| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 35 |
| Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 16 |
| Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 14 |
| Registration plate issues | 13 |
| Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 12 |
| Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 11 |
| Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 10 |
| Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 10 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 7 |
| Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.A2b| | 7 |
| Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b| | 7 |
| Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b| | 6 |
| Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 6 |
| Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 6 |
| Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d| | 6 |
| Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i|| | 6 |
| Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b| | 5 |
| Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 5 |
| Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 5 |
| Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 5 |
| Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 5 |
| Rear Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d| | 5 |
| Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 4 |
| Rear Brake disc|s| excessively worn |3.2.A1l| | 4 |
| Drive chain worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 4 |
| Rear Brake disc|s| excessively scored |3.2.A1l| | 4 |
| Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 4 |
| Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2| | 3 |
| Drive chain excessively tight |6.2.1d| | 3 |
| Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.C2c| | 3 |
| Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 3 |
| Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b| | 3 |
| Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii|| | 3 |
| Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c| | 3 |
| Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1| | 3 |
| Headlamp aim not tested |1.6| | 2 |
| Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i|| | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 2 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 2 |
| Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c| | 2 |
| Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.7.3a| | 2 |
| Front wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.3.5b| | 2 |
| Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 2 |
| Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.C2c| | 2 |
| Chain guard insecure |6.2.1c| | 2 |
| Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn |2.4.B.4| | 2 |
| Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. |3.3.A2a| | 2 |
| Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% |3.3.A2b| | 2 |
| Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. |2.3.6b| | 2 |
| Front Brake disc|s| excessively worn |3.2.A1l| | 2 |
| Rear Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 2 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 2 |
| Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i|| | 2 |
| Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) | 2 |
| Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d| | 2 |
| Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock |2.1.4| | 2 |
| Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.C1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of the horn |1.2.2c| | 1 |
| Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of the horn |1.2.2c| | 1 |
| Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.2c| | 1 |
| Handlebar mounting clamp bolt missing |2.1.1a| | 1 |
| Handlebar mounting insecure |2.2.1 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
| All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.5.1b| | 1 |
| Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. |2.3.6c| | 1 |
| Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing |2.4.A.2b| | 1 |
| Rear Brake locking device insecure |3.2.A1e| | 1 |
| Nearside Front All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Front Stop lamp missing |1.3.3a| | 1 |
| Stop lamp insecure |1.3.3b| | 1 |
| Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded |3.2.A1h| | 1 |
| Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 1 |
| Brake pedal pivots excessively worn |3.1.3a| | 1 |
| Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.1a| | 1 |
| Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.A1a| | 1 |
| Outer Front Lower Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. |2.3.6c| | 1 |
| Outer Front Lower Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 1 |
| Inner Front Upper Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
| Inner Rear Upper Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
| Front Stop lamp insecure |1.3.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Brake disc|s| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease |3.2.A1k| | 1 |
| Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired |1.5.3a| | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light |1.3.1b| | 1 |
| Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. |6.2.1g| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced |4.4.3 |a|| | 1 |
| Front Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy |2.2.2 |f| |i|| | 1 |
| Throttle operating incorrectly |6.2.7 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Footrest insecure |6.2.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Footrest insecure |6.2.1a| | 1 |
| Rear Brake hose which buldges |3.2.B4| | 1 |
| Centre Front Upper Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
| Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1c| | 1 |
| Front All position lamps not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Rear All position lamps not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts |3.2.B2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Footrest insecure |6.2.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Footrest insecure |6.2.1a| | 1 |
| Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6| | 1 |
| Fairings so located that it is likely to impede the steering |2.1.2e| | 1 |
| Rear Brake disc|s| cracked |3.2.A1g| | 1 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.3| | 1 |
| Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.C2c| | 1 |
| Front Front mudguard insecure |2.3.7| | 1 |
| Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.7.3a| | 1 |
| Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake disc|s| excessively worn |3.2.A1l| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake disc|s| excessively worn |3.2.A1l| | 1 |
| Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b| | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1b| | 1 |
| Rear Brake disc|s| has excessive run out |3.2.A1m| | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.3.1b| | 1 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.1a| | 1 |
| Front Brake disc|s| excessively scored |3.2.A1l| | 1 |
| Brake locking device insecure split pins missing |3.2.A1e| | 1 |
| Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy |3.1.4a| | 1 |
| Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
| Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low |3.2.B1d| | 1 |
| Front Direction indicator obscured |1.5.1a| | 1 |
| Rear Direction indicator obscured |1.5.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake back plate|s| insecure |3.2.A1j| | 1 |
| 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| | 1 |
| Horn not working |1.7.3a| | 1 |
| Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. |4.2.2| | 1 |
| Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Steering lock stop ineffective |2.1.3| | 1 |
| Centre Front Upper Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Centre Rear Upper Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Rear mono-shock insecure |2.4.B.4| | 1 |
| Centre Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2| | 1 |
| Front Brake disc|s| securing bolt|s| loose |3.2.A1g| | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not emit a steady light |1.3.1b| | 1 |
| Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail |6.1.7 |c| |ii|| | 1 |
| Brake locking device missing rear brake reaction bracket has a split pin missing. |3.2.A1e| | 1 |
| Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables lefthand switch wiring trapped by lockstop. |2.1.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Rear Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. |3.1.4a| | 1 |
| Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i|| | 1 |
| Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h| | 1 |
| Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system |7.1.1.c| | 1 |
| Front Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Rear Brake lever excessively chafed (3.2.A1a) | 1 |
| Steering damper in such a condition that the steering action is impaired. (2.1.2d) | 1 |
| Fuel hose leaking |7.2.1a| | 1 |
| Brake pedal insecure |3.1.2a| | 1 |
| Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired |1.1.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure |1.5.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
| Hazard warning switch missing |1.4.B.1d| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Rear Footrest missing |9.6.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear IMPORTANT. Do not use failure or PRS against this item. For other Body and Structure component defects please enter 5690 in the `Find item` box above. |9.6| | 1 |
| Offside IMPORTANT. Do not use failure or PRS against this item. For other Body and Structure component defects please enter 5690 in the `Find item` box above. |9.6| | 1 |
| Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly |3.1.3d| | 1 |
| Direction indicators not working all |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 1 |
| Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars |2.1.2b| | 1 |
| Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 1 |
| Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system |7.1.1.c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working N/S rear indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated Front wheel bearings rough and noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Centre Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 1 |
| Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure |2.3.5a| | 1 |
| Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a| | 1 |
| Front Brake disc|s| has excessive run out |3.2.A1m| | 1 |
| Front Brake lever excessively worn |1.1.15 |b|| | 1 |
| Drive chain worn to excess |6.1.7 |c| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h| | 1 |
| Nearside Drive chain worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 1 |
| Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil Dripping onto the brake caliper |2.3.3| | 1 |
| Riders seat insecure |6.2.5 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 1 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 1 |
| Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly |3.1.3d| | 1 |
| Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |1.1.2 |c|| | 1 |
| Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) | 1 |
| Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to excessive wear |3.2.A1i| | 1 |
| Brake locking device missing |3.2.A1e| | 1 |
| Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Rear Brake locking device missing |3.2.A1e| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.5.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.5.1b| | 1 |
| Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp missing |1.3.3a| | 1 |
| Rear Brake component defective due to a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength |3.1.5| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6| | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake disc|s| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease |3.2.A1k| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Handlebar deformed |2.1.1b| | 1 |
| Rear Brake pedal insecure |3.1.2a| | 1 |
| Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid |3.2.B4| | 1 |
| Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.2c| | 1 |
| Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly |3.1.3d| | 1 |
| Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid |3.2.B4| | 1 |
| Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2| | 1 |
| Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff |2.4.A.3b| | 1 |
| Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff |2.4.A.3b| | 1 |
| Rear Brake disc|s| securing bolt|s| loose |3.2.A1g| | 1 |
| Rear Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Headlamp aim not tested NO PATTERN AT ALL (4.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Brake disc|s| excessively worn |3.2.A1l| | 1 |