| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 30 |
| Registration plate issues | 18 |
| Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 18 |
| Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 17 |
| Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 16 |
| Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 13 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 12 |
| Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 10 |
| Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 9 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a)) | 7 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 7 |
| 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)) | 6 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 6 |
| Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 6 |
| Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) | 5 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 5 |
| Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i)) | 5 |
| Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 4 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a)) | 4 |
| Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) | 3 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 3 |
| Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii)) | 2 |
| Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a)) | 2 |
| Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a)) | 2 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 2 |
| Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 2 |
| Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Central Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls rear control (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g)) | 1 |
| Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) | 1 |
| Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake pedal insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Brake caliper inadequately mounted 1 bolt missing , 1 loose (1.1.16 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Drive chain worn to excess and sprockets (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) | 1 |
| Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (Front and Rear Sprockets) (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Wheel spindle locking device ineffective (5.2.1 (d)) | 1 |
| Rear reflector missing Reflector added. (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b)) | 1 |
| Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail links seized (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working LOOSE WIRE (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) | 1 |
| Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Lower Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b)) | 1 |
| Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working with rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls rear brake pedal (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Rear Drive chain sprocket so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) | 1 |
| Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose Rear sprocket bolts loose. (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (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 |
| Pillion seat with a defective supporting structure (6.2.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Steering operation impeded by a fairing accessory removed from handlebar (2.1.4 (e)) | 1 |
| Offside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b)) | 1 |
| Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Central Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside 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 Brake component insecure fluid resovoir. (1.1.21 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake caliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock o/s handle bar bent. (2.1.4 (c)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment bent. (1.1.15 (f)) | 1 |
| Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy Very notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play Sprocket cush drive bearing. (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b)) | 1 |
| Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) | 1 |
| Front Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Footrest missing Passenger footrests missing (6.2.12 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Footrest insecure stiff (6.2.12 (a)) | 1 |
| Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e)) | 1 |
| Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned indicators should be 180mm apart. (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a)) | 1 |
| Central Rear Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) | 1 |
| Central Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Central Front Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear reflector missing replace (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy Notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls front and rear (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |