| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 12 |
| Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 11 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 7 |
| Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 5 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 3 |
| Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 3 |
| Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) | 3 |
| Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 3 |
| Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i)) | 2 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 2 |
| Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 2 |
| Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls With rear brake (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Headlamp aim unable to be tested Led fitted (4.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail CHAIN THAT LOOSE CAN BE TAKEN OFF THE SPROCKET (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced BOLTS MISSING FROM SUBFRAME (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Riders seat insecure SEAT VERY LOOSE (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear reflector missing NO REAR REFLECTOR (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Fuel tank insecure NO BOLTS SECURING TANK (6.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Registration plate issues | 1 |
| Clutch lever bent so it cannot be readily operated (6.2.7 (b)) | 1 |
| Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Lower Brake pipe excessively damaged Both brake lines underside at front (1.1.11 (c)) | 1 |
| Central Rear Lower Suspension component fractured Inner linkage bolt has sheared (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a)) | 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 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear reflector missing covered by "L" plate (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 1 |
| Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail LINKS SEIZED (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) | 1 |
| Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Central Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Stop lamp not working front brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls not working (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling N/S outer marker plate missing. Adjusters both sides broken (2.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Front Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light Brake switch doesnt give a constant red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Exhaust system insecure Retaining bolt for rear silencer virtually off (6.1.2 (a)) | 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 |
| Nearside Rear Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Motorcycle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Chain adjuster bolt snapped & chain tensioner plate missing. (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c)) | 1 |