Most common failures | No# failures |
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Headlamp aim out of alignment | 37 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 11 |
Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2| | 11 |
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) | 9 |
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) | 8 |
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 8 |
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 8 |
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.A2b| | 7 |
Brake hose damaged | 7 |
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 7 |
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 7 |
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 7 |
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play |2.2.2 |f| |i|| | 6 |
Registration plate issues | 6 |
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 6 |
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 6 |
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
Horn not working |1.7.3a| | 5 |
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 5 |
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii|| | 5 |
Rear Brake caliper insecure |1.1.16 |c| |i|| | 5 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 4 |
Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 4 |
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 4 |
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 4 |
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 4 |
Rear Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 4 |
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 4 |
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.2.B2b| | 3 |
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b| | 3 |
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b| | 3 |
Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 3 |
All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 3 |
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2| | 3 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 3 |
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 3 |
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 3 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |5.3.2 |b|| | 3 |
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 3 |
Rear Brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 3 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 3 |
Rear Brake caliper|s| insecure |3.2.A1j| | 3 |
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn |1.1.14 |a| |i|| | 3 |
Front Valve stem seriously damaged |5.2.3 |j|| | 3 |
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 3 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 3 |
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| | 3 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 2 |
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a)) | 2 |
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front brake |1.3.1a| | 2 |
Handlebar mounting clamp loose |2.1.1a| | 2 |
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)) | 2 |
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 2 |
Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 2 |
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering |2.5.1| | 2 |
Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up |5.1.3 |b| |ii|| | 2 |
Rear Brake disc|s| excessively worn |3.2.A1l| | 2 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |5.3.2 |b|| | 2 |
Front Brake caliper|s| securing bolt|s| missing |3.2.A1j| | 2 |
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 2 |
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |1.2.1 |e|| | 2 |
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |1.2.1 |e|| | 2 |
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.3.5b| | 2 |
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1| | 2 |
Front Brake caliper|s| insecure |3.2.A1j| | 2 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a|| | 2 |
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 2 |
Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 2 |
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 2 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6| | 2 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a|| | 2 |
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 2 |
Front wheel spindle loose |2.3.3a| | 2 |
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a| | 2 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d| | 2 |
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) | 2 |
All position lamps not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 2 |
Front Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 2 |
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i|| | 2 |
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both |1.5.1b| | 1 |
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Rear Brake caliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b)) | 1 |
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b)) | 1 |
Front Brake lever is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Indicator switch insecure |1.5.4| | 1 |
Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment |1.1.15 |f|| | 1 |
Nearside Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment exseccive play in rear brake leaver |1.1.15 |f|| | 1 |
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
Rear Brake caliper|s| insecure nut / slide missing |3.2.A1j| | 1 |
Rear Floor brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake |3.3.C2d| | 1 |
Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected Tight and notchy (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) | 1 |
Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp |1.5.1c| | 1 |
Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp |1.5.1c| | 1 |
Headlamp damaged and function impaired Head lamp not working properly/intermittent on full lock. |1.2.3a| | 1 |
Indicator switch defective |1.5.4| | 1 |
Rear Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) | 1 |
Headlamp insecure |4.1.1 |c|| | 1 |
Steering operation impeded by a fairing (2.1.4 (e)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Exhaust system insecure Silencer bracket broken |6.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
Steering linkage has excessive free play |2.2.2| | 1 |
Nearside Indicator switch insecure |1.5.4| | 1 |
Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied DAMAGED |3.1.3c| | 1 |
Offside Front Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy |2.2.2 |f| |i|| | 1 |
Front Brake disc|s| is excessively distorted |3.2.A1m| | 1 |
Rear suspension component misaligned |2.4.A.1a| | 1 |
Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated |2.4.A2a|i|| | 1 |
Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c| | 1 |
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies rear brake lever |1.3.1a| | 1 |
Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation front brake switch |4.3.2 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 1 |
Rear Motorcycle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering mudguard broken |6.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 1 |
Fuel hose leaking |6.1.3 |b| |i|| | 1 |
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b| | 1 |
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies No Front and Rear lever`s ! |1.3.1a| | 1 |
Indicator switch insecure |1.5.4| | 1 |
Motorcycle structure excessively distorted Main Stand |6.1.1a| | 1 |
Central Rear Lower Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Lower Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
Central Front Upper All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
Rear suspension component loose mounting bolts missing & brocken |2.4.A.1a| | 1 |
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c| | 1 |
Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |4.4.3 |a|| | 1 |
Front Forks in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected |2.2.2 |d| |ii|| | 1 |
Front Forks excessively deformed |2.2.2 |d| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Rear Brake caliper|s| securing bolt|s| missing components missing from rear calliper. DANGEROUS |3.2.A1j| | 1 |
Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling forks twisted and out of alignment. May be bent |2.5.1| | 1 |
Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
Riders seat insecure |6.2.5 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged |5.2.3 |j|| | 1 |
Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached |2.2.1 |b| |ii|| | 1 |
Exhaust excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Front Shock absorber likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.4.A.1c| | 1 |
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak right hand (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
Rear Brake hose fouling Hose insecure. |3.2.B3b| | 1 |
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised Tight steering head bearing. |2.2.1b| | 1 |
Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel |1.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) | 1 |
Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut|s| loose |2.4.A.2b| | 1 |
Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) | 1 |
Decelerometer brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Rear Brake performance not tested brake inoperative (1.2.1 (g)) | 1 |
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6| | 1 |
Rear position lamp incorrect colour |1.1.2b| | 1 |
Rear 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 |
Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure BOLT MISSING FROM EXHAUST AND HUGGER MOUNT (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecurely attached |5.3.2 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
Central Rear Lower Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d| | 1 |
Central Rear Lower Brake disc|s| excessively worn |3.2.A1l| | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Stop lamp missing |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Front Position lamp missing |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected headraces notchy |2.2.2 |f| |ii|| | 1 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal leaking,excessive |5.3.2 |b|| | 1 |
Rear Brake disc contaminated |1.1.14 |b|| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6| | 1 |
Rear wheel insecure either nut is loose or spacers are missing behind nut, but wheel wobbles due to being loose |4.2.3b| | 1 |
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play possibly due to wheel being loose |2.3.5b| | 1 |
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play because of wheel being loose,feels like wheel bearings have play |2.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded rear hugger insecure and damaged |6.2.1b| | 1 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Rear Position lamp missing |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
Offside 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 |
Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts |3.2.B2c| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 1 |
Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired |5.1.3 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Rear Brake lever is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied |1.1.2 |d|| | 1 |
Front Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c| | 1 |
Rear Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c| | 1 |
Rear Inner Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired |1.5.3a| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b| | 1 |
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
Front Brake caliper|s| securing bolt|s| loose |3.2.A1j| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |5.3.2 |b|| | 1 |
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i|| | 1 |
Forks in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected |2.2.2 |d| |ii|| | 1 |
Offside Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 1 |
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.2.B2b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |O/S Rear Metal Brake Pipe NOT SUPPORTED| |3.2.B2b| | 1 |
Handlebar mounting insecure |2.2.1 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Front Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride Rear engine mount, missing nut |6.2.1h| | 1 |
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.2c| | 1 |
Front Shock absorber insecurely attached |5.3.2 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Headlamp insecure |1.2.3b| | 1 |
Motorcycle structure excessively damaged |6.1.1a| | 1 |
Headlamp aim not tested |1.6| | 1 |
Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp both hi and low come on together and light dims |1.2.2c| | 1 |
Rear Brake disc|s| is excessively distorted |3.2.A1m| | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake lever excessively damaged |3.2.A1c| | 1 |
Offside Front Brake lever excessively damaged |3.2.A1c| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure |1.5.3b| | 1 |
Front mudguard insecure |2.3.7| | 1 |
Handlebar deformed |2.1.1b| | 1 |
Stop lamp does not emit a steady light |1.3.1b| | 1 |
Rear 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 |
Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.4.A.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 1 |
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) | 1 |
Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b) | 1 |
Rear Brake lever pivot has excessive free play (1.1.1 (b)) | 1 |
Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake LOCKS UP WHEN ROTATED BACKWARDS |3.3.C2c| | 1 |
Brake performance not tested |3.3| | 1 |
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 1 |
Rear Brake caliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected and pads (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
Front Stop lamp not working not working off front bake lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn |1.1.14 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% |1.2.2 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Upper Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 1 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust blowing from repair (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c)) | 1 |
Rear Brake caliper|s| securing bolt|s| missing |3.2.A1j| | 1 |
Rear suspension component loose |2.4.A.1a| | 1 |
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.5.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar |2.2.1 |d| |ii|| | 1 |
Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 1 |
Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
Front Stop lamp not working lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation lever (4.3.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Central Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play |2.2.2 |f| |i|| | 1 |
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |5.3.2 |b|| | 1 |
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system |7.1.1.c| | 1 |
Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b| | 1 |
Front Handlebar mounting clamp loose |2.1.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Steering operation impeded by a fairing |2.1.4 |e|| | 1 |
Central Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged |1.1.11 |d| |ii|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen NO VISIBLE BEAM PATTERN (4.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen NO VISIBLE BEAM PATTERN (4.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Rear Exhaust system insecure not supported at rear (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose |2.1.1a| | 1 |
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i|| | 1 |