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MOT History from tests of petrol PULSE WYs year 2014

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mot history
Pass percent:61.61%
(The average a petrol PULSE WY year 2014 passes without issue)
Based on:607 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment37
Registration plate lamp issues11
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 released8
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.A2b|7
Brake hose damaged7
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 issues6
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 deteriorated3
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 weakened1
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

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