| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 11 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 8 |
| Registration plate issues | 5 |
| Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 5 |
| Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 5 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 5 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 3 |
| Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 3 |
| Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i)) | 3 |
| Headlamp insecure |4.1.1 |c|| | 2 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 2 |
| Steering lock stop missing |2.1.3| | 2 |
| Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 2 |
| Drive chain excessively loose |6.1.7 |c| |i|| | 2 |
| Brake master cylinder leaking |1.1.10 |b| |ii|| | 2 |
| Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 2 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 2 |
| Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 2 |
| Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 2 |
| Front Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 2 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 2 |
| Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 2 |
| Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 2 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 2 |
| Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 2 |
| Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i)) | 2 |
| Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel |1.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
| All position lamps not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail |6.1.7 |c| |ii|| | 1 |
| Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
| Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2| | 1 |
| Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.C2c| | 1 |
| Riders seat insecure |6.2.1a| | 1 |
| Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 1 |
| Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt|s| loose |3.2.A1j| | 1 |
| Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar |2.2.1 |d| |ii|| | 1 |
| Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail |6.1.7 |c| |ii|| | 1 |
| Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Front Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected |2.2.2 |f| |ii|| | 1 |
| Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play |2.2.2 |f| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |5.3.2 |b|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached |4.4.1 |c| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected |4.4.1 |b| |ii|| | 1 |
| Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 1 |
| Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 1 |
| Headlamp insecure |1.2.3b| | 1 |
| Front Brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 1 |
| Front Brake hose excessively damaged |1.1.12 |b| |ii|| | 1 |
| 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 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar both |2.2.1 |d| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Plate brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake |3.3.B1b| | 1 |
| Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i|| | 1 |
| Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess bearing replaced |6.2.1e| | 1 |
| Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail |6.1.7 |c| |ii|| | 1 |
| Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock |2.1.4 |b|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired |1.5.3a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.5.1b| | 1 |
| Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Drive chain excessively tight |6.2.1d| | 1 |
| Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2| | 1 |
| Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose |2.1.1a| | 1 |
| Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected |2.2.2 |f| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake drum|s| securing bolt|s| missing |3.2.A1g| | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies rear switch out of adjustment |1.3.1a| | 1 |
| Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy |2.2.2 |f| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Footrest insecure |6.2.12 |a|| | 1 |
| Offside Footrest insecure |6.2.12 |a|| | 1 |
| Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Front Wheel spindle or securing nut|s| so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected |5.2.1 |c| |ii|| | 1 |
| Riders seat insecure |6.2.5 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Suspension attachment bracket/mounting insecure swingarm loose |5.3.3 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Central Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Wheel hub worn to the extent that wheel security is adversely affected excessive play in rear wheel (5.2.1 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure swingarm pivot (5.3.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock fouling on fuel tank r/h lock, lock stop damaged (2.1.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 30 kgf (1.2.1 (e)) | 1 |
| Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock steering stop in operative (2.1.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Front Stop lamp not working brake operated (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Central Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Central Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working foot lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Brake caliper has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Central Front Steering linkage locking device missing (2.1.3 (d)) | 1 |
| Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b)) | 1 |
| Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) | 1 |
| Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) | 1 |
| Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment Nut loose on brake stay bar (1.1.15 (f)) | 1 |
| Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f)) | 1 |
| Central Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 1 |
| Central Front Steering linkage locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls foot lever (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Footrest insecure nearside footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake excessively binding brake sticking on (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake rod insecure (1.1.15 (c)) | 1 |
| Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle sticking on (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Riders seat with a defective supporting structure (6.2.5 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) | 1 |
| Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working from front control (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c)) | 1 |
| All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b)) | 1 |
| Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a)) | 1 |