MOT History from tests of petrol SUPERBYKE RMRs year 2008

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Pass percent:53.98%

(The average a petrol SUPERBYKE RMR year 2008 passes without issue)

Based on:830 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	71
Headlamp aim out of alignment	64
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	31
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	28
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	22
Registration plate issues	22
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	19
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	19
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	16
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	16
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	15
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	15
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	15
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	14
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	12
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	12
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured \|1.4.1\|	11
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	10
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	10
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	9
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	9
Front Wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.1b\|	9
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	9
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	8
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.1b\|	8
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	8
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	8
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	8
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	7
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	7
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	7
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	7
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	7
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	7
Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	6
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	6
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	6
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	6
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	6
Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	6
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	5
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	5
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	5
Offside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	5
Upper Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	5
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	5
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	5
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	5
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	4
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	4
Indicator switch insecure \|1.5.4\|	4
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	4
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	4
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	4
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	4
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	4
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen \|4.1.2 \|a\|\|	3
Chain guard insecure \|6.2.1c\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	3
Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake \|3.3.A1b\|	3
Position lamp switch insecure \|1.1.4b\|	3
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	3
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	3
Rear Wheel spoke missing \|4.2.1b\|	3
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	3
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	3
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Rear Brake lining\|s\| less than 1.5 mm thick \|3.2.A1f\|i\|\|	3
Offside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Rear Brake pedal is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	3
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	3
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	3
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.2.B1e\|	3
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	3
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated \|5.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	3
Upper Rear mono-shock insecure \|2.4.B.4\|	2
Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))	2
Indicator tell tale not functioning \|1.5.2\|	2
Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	2
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	2
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))	2
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))	2
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))	2
Headlamp switch insecure \|1.2.4\|	2
Rear Brake pedal is inoperative \|3.1.3c\|	2
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.2.4\|	2
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Rear Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	2
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	2
Front wheel spindle loose \|2.3.3a\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	2
Headlamp insecure \|4.1.1 \|c\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	2
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\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front position lamp insecure \|1.1.1c\|	2
Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted \|6.1.7 \|j\| \|i\|\|	2
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Rear Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. \|2.3.6b\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play \|5.1.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Rear position lamp insecure \|1.1.1c\|	2
Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	2
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Front Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	2
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% \|3.3.A2b\|	2
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Brake hose damaged	2
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1c\|	2
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Indicator tell tale not operating correctly \|1.5.2\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	2
Rear Rear reflector missing reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned \|2.3.1\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Rear Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	2
Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	2
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	2
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|5.3.2 \|c\|\|	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	71
Headlamp aim out of alignment	64
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	31
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	28
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	22
Registration plate issues	22
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	19
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	19
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	16
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	16
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	15
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	15
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	15
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	14
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	12
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	12
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured \|1.4.1\|	11
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	10
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	10
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	9
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	9
Front Wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.1b\|	9
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	9
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	8
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.1b\|	8
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	8
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	8
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	8
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	7
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	7
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	7
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	7
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	7
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	7
Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	6
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	6
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	6
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	6
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	6
Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	6
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	5
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	5
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	5
Offside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	5
Upper Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	5
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	5
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	5
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	5
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	4
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	4
Indicator switch insecure \|1.5.4\|	4
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	4
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	4
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	4
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	4
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	4
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen \|4.1.2 \|a\|\|	3
Chain guard insecure \|6.2.1c\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	3
Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake \|3.3.A1b\|	3
Position lamp switch insecure \|1.1.4b\|	3
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	3
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	3
Rear Wheel spoke missing \|4.2.1b\|	3
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	3
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	3
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Rear Brake lining\|s\| less than 1.5 mm thick \|3.2.A1f\|i\|\|	3
Offside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Rear Brake pedal is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	3
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	3
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	3
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.2.B1e\|	3
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	3
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated \|5.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	3
Upper Rear mono-shock insecure \|2.4.B.4\|	2
Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))	2
Indicator tell tale not functioning \|1.5.2\|	2
Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	2
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	2
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))	2
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))	2
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))	2
Headlamp switch insecure \|1.2.4\|	2
Rear Brake pedal is inoperative \|3.1.3c\|	2
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.2.4\|	2
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Rear Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	2
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	2
Front wheel spindle loose \|2.3.3a\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	2
Headlamp insecure \|4.1.1 \|c\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	2
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\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front position lamp insecure \|1.1.1c\|	2
Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted \|6.1.7 \|j\| \|i\|\|	2
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Rear Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. \|2.3.6b\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play \|5.1.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Rear position lamp insecure \|1.1.1c\|	2
Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	2
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Front Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	2
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% \|3.3.A2b\|	2
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Brake hose damaged	2
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1c\|	2
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Indicator tell tale not operating correctly \|1.5.2\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	2
Rear Rear reflector missing reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned \|2.3.1\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Rear Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	2
Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	2
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	2
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|5.3.2 \|c\|\|	2

MOT History from tests of petrol SUPERBYKE RMRs year 2008

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