| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 27 |
| Registration plate issues | 17 |
| Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 10 |
| Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 8 |
| Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 8 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 7 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 7 |
| Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 6 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 5 |
| Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a)) | 3 |
| Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) | 3 |
| Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 3 |
| Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 3 |
| Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) | 2 |
| Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a)) | 2 |
| All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a)) | 2 |
| Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a)) | 2 |
| Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 2 |
| Central Rear Lower Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working Not working from front control (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b)) | 1 |
| Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swingarm bushes excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Handlebar retaining device loose clamp not tight enough to stop bars from moving (2.2.1 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Wheel has bolts/rivets missing or loose to the extent that control of the motorcycle is likely to be adversely affected rear wheel excessively loose all spokes (5.2.2 (e) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn swing arm bushes worn ? (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a)) | 1 |
| Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Footrest insecure securing bolt loose (6.2.12 (a)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working on front control (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working Front (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls control 1 (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working Stop lamp perm on (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working replaced bulb (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) | 1 |
| Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Fuel hose leaking Pipe replaced (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Drive chain excessively loose Drive chain excessively loose, chain has been tightened. (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Stop lamp not working deteriorated, really needs replacement. (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Front Wheel spoke excessively loose Just one loose (5.2.2 (d)) | 1 |
| Offside All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp lights in top box flashing when indicators turned on
lights alternate between indicators and top box lights (4.4.3 (b)) | 1 |
| Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake rod insecure (1.1.15 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Central Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Swinging arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front brake light switch not operating, (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
| Sidecar structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced insecure stabilizer (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Sidecar structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure securing nut missing from sidecar attachment (6.1.1 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 1 |
| Front Brake disc insecure bolts loose (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front brake control (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake pedal insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Stop lamp not working switch replaced (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn swinging arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d)) | 1 |
| Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose X3 (5.2.2 (d)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose several excessively loose spokes (5.2.2 (d)) | 1 |
| Central Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working by front opp (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure sidestand foot (6.1.1 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i)) | 1 |
| Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) | 1 |
| Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Indicator switch inoperative Not cancelling (4.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Wheel spoke missing (5.2.2 (d)) | 1 |
| Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Brake pedal pivot has excessive free play (1.1.1 (b)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front brake lever not operating stoplight (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Rear Wheel spoke cracked wheel spoke cracked (broken) (5.2.2 (d)) | 1 |
| Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose Spokes loose in rear wheel (5.2.2 (d)) | 1 |
| Drive chain worn to excess Chain very dry / worn / loose / stretch (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Stop lamp not working Front microswitch (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Fuel cap ineffective seal perished (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering Wheels are off set from factory, rear wheel was skewed in swing arm. (2.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Central Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 1 |
| Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front brake light switch defective (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |