Most common failures | No# failures |
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Headlamp aim out of alignment | 68 |
Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d| | 32 |
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 31 |
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 23 |
Drive chain worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 22 |
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 21 |
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 13 |
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 12 |
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii|| | 11 |
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c| | 11 |
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 10 |
Registration plate issues | 10 |
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured |1.4.1| | 9 |
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 9 |
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 8 |
Drive chain excessively tight |6.2.1d| | 8 |
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a| | 8 |
Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2| | 8 |
Chain guard insecure |6.2.1c| | 6 |
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 6 |
Horn not working |1.7.3a| | 5 |
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b| | 5 |
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b| | 5 |
Throttle operating incorrectly |6.2.1f| | 5 |
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock |2.1.4| | 5 |
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.A2b| | 5 |
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 5 |
Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 5 |
Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a)) | 5 |
Rear Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d| | 4 |
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a| | 4 |
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b| | 4 |
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 4 |
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured |1.4.2b| | 4 |
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 4 |
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.A1a| | 3 |
Rear Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 3 |
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 3 |
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 3 |
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6| | 3 |
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i)) | 3 |
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 3 |
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering |2.5.1| | 3 |
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
Offside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a| | 3 |
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b| | 3 |
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.C2c| | 3 |
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.C2c| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure |1.5.3b| | 3 |
Headlamp aim not tested |1.6| | 2 |
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp |1.3.2| | 2 |
Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to excessive wear |3.2.A1i| | 2 |
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 2 |
Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake |3.3.A1b| | 2 |
Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 2 |
Drive chain excessively loose |6.1.7 |c| |i|| | 2 |
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 2 |
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b| | 2 |
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 2 |
An item not tested |Manual| | 2 |
Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 2 |
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 2 |
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 2 |
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 2 |
Front position lamp incorrect colour |1.1.2a| | 2 |
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 2 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.5.1b| | 2 |
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.5.1b| | 2 |
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c| | 2 |
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired |1.2.3a| | 2 |
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 2 |
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 2 |
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 2 |
Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose |2.1.1a| | 2 |
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.3b| | 2 |
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.1a| | 2 |
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.A1a| | 2 |
Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h| | 2 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 2 |
Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.2c| | 2 |
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 2 |
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort |3.3.A1c| | 2 |
Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i)) | 2 |
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly |3.1.3d| | 2 |
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d| | 2 |
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 2 |
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 2 |
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing |2.4.A.2b| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.12 |a|| | 1 |
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 1 |
Throttle operating incorrectly tickover to high |6.2.1f| | 1 |
Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail Chain adjusted too take up wear, making chain over tension, likely to snap!!! |6.1.7 |c| |ii|| | 1 |
Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 1 |
Throttle operating incorrectly Throttle sticks |6.2.1f| | 1 |
Rear Stop lamp not working rear brake lamp switch spring broken |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 1 |
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii|| | 1 |
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |4.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
Handlebar restricted in free movement from lock to lock revs up on lock to lock |2.1.4 |c|| | 1 |
Stop lamp not working foot pedal (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 1 |
Headlamp insecure mounting bolts loose |1.2.3b| | 1 |
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies with rear brake |1.3.1a| | 1 |
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock on full lock to right |2.1.4| | 1 |
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 1 |
Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn |3.1.3a| | 1 |
Drive chain sprocket excessively loose carrier bearing worn and mounting nut insecure |6.1.7 |c| |i|| | 1 |
Motorcycle structure excessively corroded SWINGARM |6.1.1a| | 1 |
Brake reaction bracket securing bolt|s| loose SPLIT PIN MISSING |3.2.A1j| | 1 |
Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i)) | 1 |
Front Fuel cap mounting flange/sealing method defective |7.2.2c| | 1 |
Chain guard insecure |6.1.7 |i|| | 1 |
Headlamp incorrect colour |1.2.1| | 1 |
Rear Brake pedal is inoperative no brake arm fitted |3.1.3c| | 1 |
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c| | 1 |
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess suspect bearing has gone |6.2.1e| | 1 |
Rear Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride sprocket bolt is missing |6.2.1h| | 1 |
Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired |1.5.3a| | 1 |
Stop lamp lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected |4.3.1 |b| |ii|| | 1 |
Stop lamp showing white light to the rear |4.3.3 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Front Brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 1 |
Nearside Handlebar deformed |2.1.1b| | 1 |
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.C1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Headlamp switch faulty |1.2.4| | 1 |
Front Horn not working |1.7.3a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure |6.2.1a| | 1 |
Rear Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h| | 1 |
Gradient brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.D1b| | 1 |
Motorcycle structure excessively damaged |6.1.1a| | 1 |
Brake pedal is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c| | 1 |
Front Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.2c| | 1 |
Front Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c| | 1 |
Offside Rear Footrest insecure |6.2.1a| | 1 |
Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g) | 1 |
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) | 1 |
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) | 1 |
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) | 1 |
Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a) | 1 |
Front Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2) | 1 |
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) | 1 |
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) | 1 |
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b) | 1 |
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) | 1 |
Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) | 1 |
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) | 1 |
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) | 1 |
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i|| | 1 |
Offside Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies foot |1.3.1a| | 1 |
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play swing arm pivot |2.4.A2a|i|| | 1 |
Brake reaction bracket insecure split pin missing |3.2.A1j| | 1 |
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i|| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel |1.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn swing arm bushes |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low |3.2.B1d| | 1 |
Front Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted |3.2.B1a| | 1 |
Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s |1.2.2b|ii|| | 1 |
Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride brake lever |6.2.1h| | 1 |
Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride clutch lever |6.2.1h| | 1 |
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play swinging arm |2.4.A2a|i|| | 1 |
Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride split link on backwards |6.2.1h| | 1 |
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b| | 1 |
Rear Motorcycle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Rear grab handle broken away from frame (6.1.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) | 1 |
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swinging arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.C2c| | 1 |
Rear Footrest missing both rear foot rests missing. |6.2.1a| | 1 |
Front Brake disc|s| insecure |3.2.A1g| | 1 |
Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c| | 1 |
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.C2c| | 1 |
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on side light |1.1.3a| | 1 |
Front Wheel more than one fixing loose |5.2.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Rear Wheel more than one fixing loose |5.2.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess both |6.2.1e| | 1 |
Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride D clip |6.2.1h| | 1 |
Rear Brake component insecure |1.1.21 |c|| | 1 |
Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.2c| | 1 |
Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp loose |2.1.1a| | 1 |
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a| | 1 |
Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose |2.1.1a| | 1 |
Exhaust excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 1 |
Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired |1.5.3a| | 1 |
Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low |3.2.B1d| | 1 |
Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.1a| | 1 |
Front Headlamp insecure |1.2.3b| | 1 |
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 1 |
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1| | 1 |
Rear Drive chain worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 1 |
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
Rear Brake locking device insecure |3.2.A1e| | 1 |
Rear suspension component excessively corroded. |2.4.A.1a| | 1 |
Front Brake disc|s| is excessively distorted |3.2.A1m| | 1 |
Rear Brake locking device missing |3.2.A1e| | 1 |
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i|| | 1 |
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
Rear Brake rod insecure (1.1.15 (c)) | 1 |
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
Headlamp aim not tested |4.1.2 |b|| | 1 |
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy |2.2.2 |f| |i|| | 1 |
Front Drive belt sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 1 |
Rear Drive belt sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 1 |
Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel |1.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h| | 1 |
Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded |6.2.1b| | 1 |
Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut|s| |4.2.3a| | 1 |
Chain guard fouling another component |6.2.1c| | 1 |
Front Brake master cylinder has a seized master cylinder pivot. |3.2.B5| | 1 |
Rear Brake clevis joint insecure locking device missing (1.1.15 (c)) | 1 |
Stop lamp not working rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a)) | 1 |
Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Steering lock stop missing |2.1.3| | 1 |
Fuel system component leaking carb leaking |7.2.1a| | 1 |
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy |3.1.4a| | 1 |
Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low |3.2.B1d| | 1 |
Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned |1.4.2d| | 1 |
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride no split pin fitted to rear brake torque arm bolt and bolt insecure |6.2.1h| | 1 |
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling rear wheel out of alignment |2.5.1| | 1 |
Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 1 |
Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies not working |1.3.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly lever seized will not return when applied brake then binding |3.1.3d| | 1 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.5.1b| | 1 |
Front position lamp insecure |1.1.1c| | 1 |
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c| | 1 |
Indicator switch insecure |1.5.4| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly |3.1.3d| | 1 |
Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Chain guard insecure |6.2.1c| | 1 |
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.3.5b| | 1 |
Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Brake lining|s| less than 1.5 mm thick |3.2.A1f|i|| | 1 |
Offside Rear Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h| | 1 |
Rear Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Swing arm seriously corroded !! |6.1.1 |c| |i|| | 1 |
Front suspension assembly component excessively bent |2.3.1| | 1 |
Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly |3.1.3d| | 1 |
Offside Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride side panel missing and battery not secure |6.2.1h| | 1 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 1 |
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 1 |
Rear Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 1 |
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured |1.4.2b| | 1 |
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. |4.2.2| | 1 |
Rear wheel spindle securing nut|s| loose |2.4.A.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure cracked |6.1.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Clutch lever bent so it cannot be readily operated. |6.2.1g| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b| | 1 |
Headlamp insecure |1.2.3b| | 1 |
Rear Footrest insecure |6.2.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake cylinder insecurely mounted |3.2.B1a| | 1 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 1 |
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
Front Stop lamp missing switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Stop lamp not working by rear switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced SWINGARM PIVOT (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. |3.3.A2a| | 1 |
Handlebar deformed |2.1.1b| | 1 |
Motorcycle structure excessively corroded |6.1.1a| | 1 |
Lower Motorcycle structure cracked |6.1.1a| | 1 |
Front Brake caliper|s| insecure |3.2.A1j| | 1 |
Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment |3.2.A1i| | 1 |
Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a| | 1 |
Fuel pipe leaking Overflow pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
Central Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i)) | 1 |
Rear Stop lamp not working rear foot pedal does not operate stop light - PRS - re-attach brake light switch spring (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Roller brake test brake efficiency less than 27.5% overall (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a)) | 1 |