| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Registration plate lamp issues | 40 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 39 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 16 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 16 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 13 |
| Registration plate issues | 10 |
| Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 9 |
| Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 9 |
| Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 7 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 6 |
| Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 5 |
| Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i)) | 5 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 5 |
| Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 4 |
| Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 4 |
| Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 4 |
| Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 4 |
| Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 4 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 4 |
| Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 3 |
| Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b)) | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 3 |
| Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 3 |
| Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) | 2 |
| Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a)) | 2 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 2 |
| Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |5.3.2 |b|| | 2 |
| Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b)) | 2 |
| Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) | 2 |
| Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy |2.2.2 |f| |i|| | 2 |
| Throttle operating incorrectly |6.2.7 |a| |i|| | 2 |
| Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |4.1.3 |b|| | 2 |
| Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 2 |
| Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) | 2 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) | 2 |
| Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 2 |
| Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Throttle does not return on right hand lock (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 1 |
| Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Brake caliper damaged and braking performance affected heavy corrosion, wheel rotation affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Chain guard insecure missing. required for passenger (6.1.7 (i)) | 1 |
| Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar left grip (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 1 |
| Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail links (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) | 1 |
| Upper Fork yoke fractured Ignition switch mounting points snapped. |2.2.2 |d| |i|| | 1 |
| Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Rear Brake caliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.C2c| | 1 |
| Central Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 1 |
| Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c)) | 1 |
| Drive chain excessively loose adjust or replace (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Chain guard insecure (6.1.7 (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) | 1 |
| Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp snapped under engine (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected sticking (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake hose connection leaking BANJO RUSTY (1.1.12 (c)) | 1 |
| Front Brake performance unable to be tested FRONT BRAKE SEVERE BINDING (1.2.1 (g)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) | 1 |
| Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle stiff to operate then does not close unless forced (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to collector box joint (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Outer Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a)) | 1 |
| Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) | 1 |
| Offside Lower Exhaust system insecure Clamp Serious Deteriated (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal leak over disc and pads (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Central Rear Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Chain guard insecure Chain guard is missing. |6.1.7 |i|| | 1 |
| Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected hand guard insecure and holding lever on (1.1.2 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Headlamp aim unable to be tested no dip (4.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b)) | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake disc fractured Bent/damaged (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Headlamp light intensity severely reduced & aim not tested! |4.1.4 |a|| | 1 |
| Headlamp aim not tested |4.1.2 |b|| | 1 |
| Rear Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached Connecting Rivet Link (6.1.7 (j) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak n/s (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Forks excessively corroded Pitting on both stanchions both sides on stroke (2.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated WITH SHARP EDGE (6.2.7 (b)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake lever pivot excessively tight CAUSING REAR BRAKE TO REMAIN ON (1.1.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar |2.2.1 |d| |ii|| | 1 |
| Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached dog bone link bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Rear Footrest missing |6.2.12 |a|| | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) | 1 |
| Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock catching go pro camera mount, removed for test |2.1.4 |b|| | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working rear control |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up |5.1.3 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up |5.1.3 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Wrong Bulbs Fitted (aftermarket led ) (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 1 |
| Rear Brake caliper insecure |1.1.16 |c| |i|| | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp corroded / broken (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i|| | 1 |
| Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak near side fork leg has serious fluid leak. (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Throttle operating incorrectly throttle sticking on low revs (6.2.1f) | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak left hand fork (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 22KG |1.2.1 |e|| | 1 |
| Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b)) | 1 |
| Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Central Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |5.3.2 |b|| | 1 |
| Central Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy |2.2.2 |f| |i|| | 1 |
| Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both sides front forks (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Central Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b)) | 1 |
| Central Front Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Inner Suspension component likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking (1.1.12 (c)) | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii)) | 1 |