MOT History from tests of petrol SUZUKI ENs year 2005

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Pass percent:61.38%

(The average a petrol SUZUKI EN year 2005 passes without issue)

Based on:1,393 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	96
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	61
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	58
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	44
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	43
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	38
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	29
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	25
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	23
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured \|1.4.1\|	22
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	21
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	16
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	16
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	15
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	14
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	13
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	13
Registration plate issues	10
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	10
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	10
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	10
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	9
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	9
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	9
Rear Brake lining\|s\| less than 1.5 mm thick \|3.2.A1f\|i\|\|	8
Chain guard insecure \|6.2.1c\|	8
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))	7
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	7
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	7
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	7
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	7
Offside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	7
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	6
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	6
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))	6
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	6
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	6
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	6
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured \|1.4.2b\|	6
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	6
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	6
Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))	5
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	5
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	5
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	5
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	5
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	4
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	4
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	4
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	4
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.C1b\|	4
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	4
Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	4
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake \|3.3.A1b\|	4
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	4
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	3
Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	3
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))	3
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	3
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	3
Rear Chain guard insecure \|6.2.1c\|	3
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.2c\|	3
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	3
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	3
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.2.4\|	3
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	3
Rear Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	3
Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. \|2.4.A.2d\|	3
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	3
Rear Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	3
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	3
Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. \|6.2.1g\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	3
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	2
Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.2b\|	2
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	2
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	2
Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))	2
Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))	2
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Brake reaction bracket securing bolt\|s\| missing \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))	2
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake \|3.3.A1b\|	2
Front suspension assembly component loose \|2.3.1\|	2
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| insecure \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Brake pedal pivots excessively worn \|3.1.3a\|	2
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.4.A.2c\|	2
Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))	2
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured \|1.4.1\|	2
Rear wheel spindle securing nut\|s\| loose \|2.4.A.2b\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	2
Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	2
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables \|2.1.2c\|	2
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1b\|	2
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering \|2.1.2a\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure \|2.4.A.2b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Rear wheel spindle loose \|2.4.A.2b\|	2
Rear Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	2
Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded \|6.1.1a\|	2
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	2
Stop lamp not working foot (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.3.5a\|	2
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Nearside Rear Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Stop lamp damaged and function impaired \|1.3.3a\|	2
Brake locking device insecure \|3.2.A1e\|	2
Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	96
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	61
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	58
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	44
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	43
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	38
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	29
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	25
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	23
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured \|1.4.1\|	22
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	21
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	16
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	16
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	15
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	14
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	13
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	13
Registration plate issues	10
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	10
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	10
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	10
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	9
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	9
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	9
Rear Brake lining\|s\| less than 1.5 mm thick \|3.2.A1f\|i\|\|	8
Chain guard insecure \|6.2.1c\|	8
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))	7
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	7
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	7
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	7
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	7
Offside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	7
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	6
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	6
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))	6
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	6
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	6
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	6
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured \|1.4.2b\|	6
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	6
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	6
Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))	5
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	5
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	5
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	5
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	5
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	4
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	4
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	4
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	4
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.C1b\|	4
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	4
Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	4
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake \|3.3.A1b\|	4
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	4
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	3
Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	3
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))	3
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	3
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	3
Rear Chain guard insecure \|6.2.1c\|	3
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.2c\|	3
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	3
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	3
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.2.4\|	3
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	3
Rear Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	3
Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. \|2.4.A.2d\|	3
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	3
Rear Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	3
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	3
Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. \|6.2.1g\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	3
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	2
Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.2b\|	2
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	2
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	2
Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))	2
Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))	2
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Brake reaction bracket securing bolt\|s\| missing \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))	2
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake \|3.3.A1b\|	2
Front suspension assembly component loose \|2.3.1\|	2
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| insecure \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Brake pedal pivots excessively worn \|3.1.3a\|	2
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.4.A.2c\|	2
Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))	2
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured \|1.4.1\|	2
Rear wheel spindle securing nut\|s\| loose \|2.4.A.2b\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	2
Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	2
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables \|2.1.2c\|	2
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1b\|	2
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering \|2.1.2a\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure \|2.4.A.2b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Rear wheel spindle loose \|2.4.A.2b\|	2
Rear Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	2
Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded \|6.1.1a\|	2
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	2
Stop lamp not working foot (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.3.5a\|	2
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Nearside Rear Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Stop lamp damaged and function impaired \|1.3.3a\|	2
Brake locking device insecure \|3.2.A1e\|	2
Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2

MOT History from tests of petrol SUZUKI ENs year 2005

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