| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Registration plate lamp issues | 27 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 26 |
| Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 17 |
| Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 16 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 16 |
| Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 15 |
| Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 11 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 10 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 9 |
| Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 9 |
| Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 9 |
| Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 7 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 6 |
| Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 6 |
| Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b)) | 6 |
| Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 6 |
| Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a)) | 6 |
| Registration plate issues | 6 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 6 |
| Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 6 |
| Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 6 |
| Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g)) | 5 |
| Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 5 |
| Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a)) | 5 |
| Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) | 4 |
| Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 4 |
| Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i)) | 4 |
| Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i)) | 4 |
| Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 4 |
| Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 4 |
| Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 3 |
| Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a)) | 3 |
| Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 2 |
| Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 2 |
| Stop lamp not working from front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) | 2 |
| Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 2 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 2 |
| Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Front Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 2 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Upper Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b)) | 2 |
| Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii)) | 2 |
| Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake caliper has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working Control One (Front Brake) (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Front Bar Attatchment (6.1.1 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c)) | 1 |
| Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls front and rear (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced mud guard (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Brake disc contaminated due to fork oil leak (1.1.14 (b)) | 1 |
| Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) Rear wheel bearings (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Brake excessively binding Fr. Brake (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail Excessive worn chain (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake caliper inadequately mounted brake caliper fouling on brake disc, wheel spacer missing (1.1.16 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect no damping as do not compress. (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls rear inoperative (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light Pedal switch. (4.3.3 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation front brake light switch replaced (4.3.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Wheel spoke excessively corroded front and rear (5.2.2 (d)) | 1 |
| Front Engine mounting/bracket missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) | 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 |
| Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Central Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Central Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Rear brake light switch replaced. Front brake light switch sticking (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Wheel spindle locking device ineffective (5.2.1 (d)) | 1 |
| Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Central Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c)) | 1 |
| Front Brake lever is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied front lever broken /snapped (1.1.2 (d)) | 1 |
| Rear Wheel spoke cracked two spokes (5.2.2 (d)) | 1 |
| Central Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure frame / engine mount bracket missing bolt plus not securing crash bar (6.1.1 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Rear Lower Suspension attachment bracket/mounting insecure nut missing from bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 1 |
| Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) | 1 |
| Rear Footrest missing pillion. (6.2.12 (a)) | 1 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Drive chain sprocket excessively loose Cush drive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Handlebar excessively deformed HANDLE BARS BENT (2.2.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working foot brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c)) | 1 |
| Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Head light fitted upside down (4.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) | 1 |
| Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Rear mud guard insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect seized (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls not operating (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Rear Rear reflector missing OBSCURED BY l PLATE (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment lever bent and mishapen and seized stays on (1.1.15 (f)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls front brake (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d)) | 1 |
| Front Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle sticking on full lock (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Throttle operating incorrectly twist grip loose (6.2.7 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail restriction in rear wheel rotation (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn rear disc bent (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Fork yoke insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Central Front Engine mounting/bracket missing Engine bolt missing front lower (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Central Front Fork yoke insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake pedal insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up replaced rear bearing (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up replaced rear bearing (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake lever pivot excessively worn broken (1.1.1 (b)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Lower Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 1 |
| Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working When using rear brake control. (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear swinging arm bushes worn and excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) | 1 |
| Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Position lamp switch does not illuminate all position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a)) | 1 |
| Front Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Brake disc contaminated oil on brake disc (1.1.14 (b)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working from rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls front switch (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached (6.1.7 (j) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b)) | 1 |
| Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak RIGHT HAND FORK SEAL LEAKING (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam i think a new switch will be required , keep your eye on it (4.1.3 (b)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Stop lamp not working sprayed switch ok, but i think a new one is prudent (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess Replaced at test (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Knukle joint replaced as U/S (5.3.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Front Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Brake performance unable to be tested front brake binding excessively (1.2.1 (g)) | 1 |
| Drive chain excessively loose rusted badly and loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |