| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 58 |
| Registration plate issues | 33 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 22 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 15 |
| Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii|| | 11 |
| Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a)) | 7 |
| Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 3 |
| Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 3 |
| Rear Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii|| | 3 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
| Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) | 2 |
| Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) | 2 |
| Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) | 2 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 2 |
| Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b)) | 1 |
| Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Central Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Central Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake hose connection leaking (1.1.12 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn |1.1.14 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn |1.1.14 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy |2.2.2 |f| |i|| | 1 |
| Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |8.1.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |8.1.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Rear Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock L/H - N/S handlebar (clip on) adjusted to far causing contact with tank - adjusted to correct position (2.1.4 (b)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing one already fitted to offside rear |4.8.2 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Central Rear Lower Stop lamp not working brake light (rear) inoperative due to spring on switch being disconnected - re attached as needed. (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 1 |
| Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Excessive play in swing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Forks insecure top yolk, bolt missing. (2.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Central Rear Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Central Rear Upper Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected chain adjuster locking nut loose (5.2.1 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected chain adjuster locking nut loose (5.2.1 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working via rear brake switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition STD CAN FITTED AT TIME OF TEST (8.1.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |4.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
| Nearside Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Handlebar retaining device loose (2.2.1 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect Both N/S & O/S forks knocking with no damping effect on b ounce test - appears there is no fluid or assembled incorrectly as for oil seal/dust covers are not seated - also has slight misting of oil but evidence of heavy fork/shock absorber leak. (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake component insecure Rear brake pedal pivot bolt has no locking device. (1.1.21 (c)) | 1 |
| Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak severe fork seal leak O/S/F (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached Hand grip/end-cap loose, tighten and secured (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) | 1 |