| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 144 |
| Registration plate issues | 81 |
| Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 69 |
| Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 55 |
| Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 52 |
| Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d| | 36 |
| Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 33 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 32 |
| Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 31 |
| Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 31 |
| Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 29 |
| Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 29 |
| Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 28 |
| Throttle operating incorrectly |6.2.1f| | 26 |
| Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b| | 23 |
| Horn not working |1.7.3a| | 22 |
| Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.C2c| | 20 |
| Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c| | 20 |
| Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2| | 17 |
| Drive chain worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 15 |
| Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 15 |
| 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| | 14 |
| Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording |7.1.4| | 13 |
| Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b| | 12 |
| Drive chain excessively tight |6.2.1d| | 12 |
| Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 11 |
| Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 11 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 11 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 11 |
| Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded |3.2.A1h| | 10 |
| Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 10 |
| Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 10 |
| Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6| | 10 |
| Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii|| | 10 |
| Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a| | 10 |
| Offside Front Footrest insecure |6.2.1a| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 9 |
| Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d| | 9 |
| Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b| | 9 |
| Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 9 |
| Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.A1a| | 9 |
| Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 9 |
| Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired |1.2.3a| | 9 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 8 |
| Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.A2b| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 8 |
| Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i|| | 8 |
| Front wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.3.5b| | 7 |
| Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock |2.1.4| | 7 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 7 |
| Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 7 |
| Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly |3.1.3d| | 7 |
| Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. |2.3.6c| | 7 |
| Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 7 |
| Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c| | 6 |
| Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 6 |
| Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 6 |
| Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 6 |
| Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 6 |
| Rear Brake disc|s| excessively worn |3.2.A1l| | 5 |
| Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system |7.1.1.c| | 5 |
| Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.C2c| | 5 |
| Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d| | 5 |
| Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low |3.2.B1d| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 5 |
| Front Brake disc|s| excessively worn |3.2.A1l| | 5 |
| Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b| | 5 |
| Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c| | 4 |
| Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.7.3a| | 4 |
| Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.C2c| | 4 |
| Nearside Footrest insecure |6.2.1a| | 4 |
| Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 4 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 4 |
| Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 4 |
| Front Brake disc|s| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease |3.2.A1k| | 4 |
| An item not tested |Manual| | 4 |
| Offside Front Brake disc|s| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease |3.2.A1k| | 4 |
| Offside Front Brake disc|s| has excessive run out |3.2.A1m| | 3 |
| Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 3 |
| Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 3 |
| Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 3 |
| Horn sounds harsh or grating |1.7.3c| | 3 |
| Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) | 3 |
| Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 3 |
| Rear Brake disc|s| excessively scored |3.2.A1l| | 3 |
| Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.C1b| | 3 |
| Headlamp switch insecure |1.2.4| | 3 |
| Headlamp insecure |1.2.3b| | 3 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 3 |
| Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. |2.3.6c| | 3 |
| Rear Drive chain excessively tight |6.2.1d| | 3 |
| Chain guard insecure |6.2.1c| | 3 |
| Handlebar deformed |2.1.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.5.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Footrest insecure |6.2.1a| | 3 |
| Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii|| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Footrest insecure |6.2.1a| | 3 |
| Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.B1a| | 3 |
| Front An item not tested |Manual| | 3 |
| Brake hose damaged | 3 |
| Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 3 |
| Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a| | 3 |
| Exhaust excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
| Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 3 |
| Rear 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| | 3 |
| Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 3 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 3 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy |3.1.4a| | 3 |
| Headlamp switch faulty |1.2.4| | 3 |
| Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.2c| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 3 |
| Rear Brake hose which buldges |3.2.B4| | 3 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 3 |
| Rear Brake hose leaking fluid |3.2.B4| | 3 |
| Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |5.3.2 |b|| | 3 |
| Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 3 |
| Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1| | 3 |
| Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn |2.4.B.4| | 3 |
| Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i|| | 3 |
| Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a| | 3 |