Most common failures | No# failures |
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Headlamp aim out of alignment | 61 |
Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2| | 22 |
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.3.5b| | 15 |
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b| | 13 |
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b| | 11 |
Horn not working |1.7.3a| | 10 |
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 10 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 9 |
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 9 |
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 9 |
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 8 |
Registration plate issues | 7 |
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b| | 7 |
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 6 |
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 6 |
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.A2b| | 6 |
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 6 |
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system |7.1.1.c| | 5 |
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 5 |
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 5 |
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii|| | 5 |
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 5 |
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 5 |
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 4 |
Riders seat insecure |6.2.1a| | 4 |
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d| | 4 |
Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 4 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a|| | 4 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 4 |
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
Rear Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 4 |
Headlamp insecure |1.2.3b| | 4 |
Handlebar mounting clamp loose |2.1.1a| | 4 |
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play |2.2.2 |f| |i|| | 4 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 3 |
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 3 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 3 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 3 |
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 3 |
Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) | 3 |
Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 3 |
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) | 2 |
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Headlamp insecure |4.1.1 |c|| | 2 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 2 |
Throttle operating incorrectly |6.2.1f| | 2 |
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 2 |
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. |3.3.A2a| | 2 |
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Front Brake disc|s| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease |3.2.A1k| | 2 |
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |1.2.1 |e|| | 2 |
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 2 |
Handlebar mounting so insecure that steering is adversely affected (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements |7.7 |c|| | 2 |
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b| | 2 |
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 2 |
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 2 |
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) | 2 |
Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) | 2 |
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 2 |
Central Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 2 |
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |5.3.2 |b|| | 2 |
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged |5.2.3 |j|| | 2 |
Front Valve stem seriously damaged |5.2.3 |j|| | 2 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.5.1b| | 2 |
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i|| | 2 |
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose |2.1.1a| | 2 |
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.3.5b| | 2 |
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) | 2 |
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) | 2 |
Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel |1.1.2 |a|| | 2 |
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 2 |
Front Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white |1.5.1b| | 2 |
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) | 2 |
Headlamp aim not tested |4.1.2 |b|| | 2 |
Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 2 |
Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.3.1b| | 1 |
Rear position lamp incorrect colour |1.1.2b| | 1 |
Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn main mounting bush/bearing attaching rear suspension/engine to machine |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Central Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated |2.4.A2a|i|| | 1 |
Nearside Brake lever insecure |3.1.2a| | 1 |
Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to excessive wear Rear brake lever mounting |3.2.A1i| | 1 |
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake |3.3.A1b| | 1 |
Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i|| | 1 |
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Throttle cable is insecure at twist grip end. (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Rear Brake lever insecure Locking nut on rear brake lever pivot bolt missing. (1.1.2 (e) (i)) | 1 |
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Front mudguard is insecure. (6.1.1 (b) (i)) | 1 |
Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering |2.1.2e| | 1 |
Front Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. |2.3.1| | 1 |
Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated swing arm/engine mount bush separated causing excessive sideways movement |2.4.A2a|i|| | 1 |
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Front lever |1.3.1a| | 1 |
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b| | 1 |
Throttle operating incorrectly bike creeping on tickover |6.2.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour |4.4.3 |a|| | 1 |
Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour |4.4.3 |a|| | 1 |
Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour |4.4.3 |a|| | 1 |
Fuel cap leaking leaking through lock mechanism (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Offside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Headlamp aim not tested dip beam inop |1.6| | 1 |
Front Brake performance not tested due to pads worn down to metal |3.3| | 1 |
Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated rear suspension bushes worn excessivley |2.4.A2a|i|| | 1 |
Exhaust excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Steering headbearing has excessive free play Head bearings rough. |2.2.2| | 1 |
Stop lamp insecure Rear light lens damaged and discoloured. |1.3.3b| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b| | 1 |
Fuel cap sealing washer missing |7.2.2c| | 1 |
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp |1.3.2| | 1 |
Central Front Upper Headlamp insecure |4.1.1 |c|| | 1 |
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.C2c| | 1 |
Rear wheel spindle loose |2.4.A.2b| | 1 |
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
Brake component leaking fluid FRONT CALIPER |3.2.B4| | 1 |
Offside Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Engine Speed Increase When Turned |6.2.7 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i|| | 1 |
Rear Brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 1 |
Nearside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel |1.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
Rear Wheel hub excessively worn |5.2.1 |b| |i|| | 1 |
Fuel cap ineffective |6.1.3 |b| |i|| | 1 |
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.2c| | 1 |
Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.2c| | 1 |
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock |2.1.4| | 1 |
Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail fouling front wheel (1.1.12 (a)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Handlebar mounting insecure |2.2.1 |a| |i|| | 1 |
All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |4.4.3 |b|| | 1 |
Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel |1.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |5.3.2 |b|| | 1 |
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1b| | 1 |
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies not working |1.3.1a| | 1 |
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6| | 1 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 1 |
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) | 1 |
Nearside Steering linkage locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d)) | 1 |
Nearside Steering linkage locking device ineffective |2.1.3 |d|| | 1 |
All direction indicators incorrect colour |4.4.3 |a|| | 1 |
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Rear Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2| | 1 |
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |4.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Nearside Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c| | 1 |
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.5.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.5.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured by weather cover |1.5.1a| | 1 |
Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 1 |
Decelerometer brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.E1b| | 1 |
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.C1b| | 1 |
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) | 1 |
Offside Front Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b)) | 1 |
Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) | 1 |
Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp brake light indistinguishable from tail light |1.3.2| | 1 |
Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock |2.1.4 |c|| | 1 |
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey hole in front |7.1.1b| | 1 |
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 1 |
Front Brake hose fouling front wheel |3.2.B3b| | 1 |
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a)) | 1 |
Exhaust has part of the system missing |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Headlamp damaged and function impaired bulb insecure |1.2.3a| | 1 |
Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.2c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 1 |
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.4.A.1c| | 1 |
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d| | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake lever is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Exhaust bolt loose |8.1.1 |b| |i|| | 1 |
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies rear brake stop light |1.3.1a| | 1 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at manifold (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Rear Direction indicator not working Both rear indicators (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Brake lever insecure Whole lever perch moving on handlebar (1.1.2 (e) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i)) | 1 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases recirculation valve insecure (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c)) | 1 |
Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Air-box loose, likely to become detached |6.1.1 |b| |i|| | 1 |
Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure tail piece insecure came off in hand whilst testing |6.1.1 |b| |i|| | 1 |
Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel |1.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b)) | 1 |
Rear Rear wheel has a missing wheel nut|s| |4.2.3a| | 1 |
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b| | 1 |
Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar |2.2.1 |d| |ii|| | 1 |
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play Engine mount/swinging pivot point bushes |2.4.A2a|i|| | 1 |
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.5.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 1 |
Stop lamp likely to become detached |4.3.1 |c| |ii|| | 1 |
All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Riders seat insecure |6.2.5 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Rear Brake lever attachment screws loose |3.1.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |5.3.2 |b|| | 1 |
Headlamp aim not tested |1.6| | 1 |
Front position lamp insecure |1.1.1c| | 1 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front manifold |6.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
Forks excessively corroded both stansion legs |2.2.2 |d| |i|| | 1 |
Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s |1.2.2b|ii|| | 1 |
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Nearside lever |1.3.1a| | 1 |
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Left brake lever switch |1.3.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated engine pivot bush perished |2.4.A2a|i|| | 1 |
Offside Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated engine pivot bush perished |2.4.A2a|i|| | 1 |
Nearside Rear suspension bush has excessive free play engine pivot bush perished |2.4.A2a|i|| | 1 |
Offside Rear suspension bush has excessive free play engine pivot bush perished |2.4.A2a|i|| | 1 |
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
Front Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Front Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock Speedo Cable fouling on wheel |2.1.4 |b|| | 1 |
Steering linkage component insecure Free play in handle bars |2.1.3 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white |1.5.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white |1.5.1b| | 1 |
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b| | 1 |
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies off rear brake lever |1.3.1a| | 1 |
Front suspension fouling which affects the movement of the front suspension. speedo cable broken and rubbing front wheel |2.3.6a| | 1 |
Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut|s| loose |2.4.A.2b| | 1 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 1 |
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.1a| | 1 |
Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2| | 1 |
Front Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2| | 1 |
Rear suspension component loose |2.4.A.1a| | 1 |
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i|| | 1 |
Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b)) | 1 |
Motorcycle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced front mud guard (6.1.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Front Position lamp missing |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure off side mirror |6.1.1 |b| |i|| | 1 |
Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Rear Brake disc|s| insecure |3.2.A1g| | 1 |
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Enine Bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Front Horn not working |1.7.3a| | 1 |
Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly |6.2.1f| | 1 |
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii|| | 1 |
Handlebar retaining device loose (2.2.1 (b) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
Front Headlamp switch faulty |1.2.4| | 1 |
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b| | 1 |
Front Handlebar deformed |2.1.1b| | 1 |
Front wheel spindle loose |2.3.3a| | 1 |
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.A1a| | 1 |
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 1 |
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls OK. (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
Front Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both engine mount bushes have disintegrated. (6.1.8 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Brake performance not tested Engine has excessive free play (1.2.1 (g)) | 1 |
Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b| | 1 |
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.2| | 1 |
Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Direction indicator incorrect colour all |1.5.1b| | 1 |
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies brake lever |1.3.1a| | 1 |
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised tight on right lock |2.2.1b| | 1 |
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired |1.2.3a| | 1 |
Upper Handlebar mounting so insecure that steering is adversely affected |2.2.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases badly corroded near head (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% |1.2.2 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Rear reflector missing Reflector added. (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.5.3b| | 1 |
Offside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar throttle housing insecure (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a)) | 1 |
Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Front position lamp obscured more than 50% |1.1.1d| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play front engine |2.4.A2a|i|| | 1 |