| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 4 |
| Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 4 |
| Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Horn not working |1.7.3a| | 2 |
| Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii|| | 2 |
| Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 2 |
| Front wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.3.5b| | 1 |
| Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
| Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 1 |
| Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b| | 1 |
| Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a| | 1 |
| Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 1 |
| Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b| | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 1 |
| Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.4a| | 1 |
| Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b| | 1 |
| Rear Brake locking device missing |3.2.A1e| | 1 |
| Rear Footrest insecure |6.2.1a| | 1 |
| Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.7.3a| | 1 |
| Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure |3.2.A1j| | 1 |
| Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing |2.4.A.2b| | 1 |
| Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d| | 1 |
| Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
| Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering lock stop ineffective |2.1.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b| | 1 |
| Handlebar mounting clamp loose |2.1.1a| | 1 |
| Rear Brake back plate|s| insecure |3.2.A1j| | 1 |
| Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h| | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working Rear Control (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.7.3a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Rear Drive chain excessively tight |6.2.1d| | 1 |
| Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.3b| | 1 |
| Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp |1.3.2| | 1 |
| Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
| Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1| | 1 |
| Riders seat insecure |6.2.1a| | 1 |