| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 56 |
| Registration plate issues | 13 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 8 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 8 |
| Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 8 |
| Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 8 |
| Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 7 |
| Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording |7.1.4| | 7 |
| Horn not working |1.7.3a| | 5 |
| Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d| | 5 |
| Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 5 |
| 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| | 4 |
| Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 4 |
| Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 4 |
| Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff |2.4.A.3b| | 4 |
| Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6| | 3 |
| Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |1.2.1 |e|| | 3 |
| Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 3 |
| Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 3 |
| Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 3 |
| Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.4.A.1c| | 2 |
| Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.C2c| | 2 |
| Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 2 |
| Throttle operating incorrectly |6.2.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c| | 2 |
| Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy |3.1.4a| | 2 |
| Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.7.3a| | 2 |
| Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake |3.3.A1b| | 2 |
| Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Footrest insecure |6.2.1a| | 2 |
| Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 2 |
| Headlamp aim not tested |1.6| | 1 |
| Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i|| | 1 |
| Rear suspension component cracked |2.4.A.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.C2c| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Drive chain excessively loose |6.1.7 |c| |i|| | 1 |
| Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i|| | 1 |
| Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired |1.2.3a| | 1 |
| Front position lamp insecure |1.1.1c| | 1 |
| Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Front Wheel spoke missing |4.2.1b| | 1 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Headlamp aim not tested |4.1.2 |b|| | 1 |
| Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake disc|s| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease |3.2.A1k| | 1 |
| Rear Brake pedal attachment screws loose |3.1.2b| | 1 |
| Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. |4.2.2| | 1 |
| Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
| Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake |3.3.E1e| | 1 |
| Front Brake disc|s| cracked |3.2.A1g| | 1 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.3| | 1 |
| Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake |3.3.A1b| | 1 |
| Rear Drive chain excessively tight rusted/seized links |6.2.1d| | 1 |
| Rear Brake clevis joint insecure locking nut was loose!! |1.1.15 |c|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing bolts missing |7.1.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording |7.1.4| | 1 |
| Offside Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording |7.1.4| | 1 |
| Front Brake disc|s| has excessive run out |3.2.A1m| | 1 |
| Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |5.3.2 |b|| | 1 |
| Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar |2.2.1 |d| |ii|| | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies hand lever |1.3.1a| | 1 |
| Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
| Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |5.3.2 |b|| | 1 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 1 |
| Rear position lamp insecure |1.1.1c| | 1 |
| Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.C2c| | 1 |
| Riders seat insecure |6.2.1a| | 1 |
| Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
| Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake lever pivot dry |3.3.A1b| | 1 |
| Rear Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired |1.1.1b| | 1 |
| Drive chain worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 1 |
| Rear suspension component seized |2.4A2a|ii|| | 1 |
| Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c| | 1 |
| Rear Brake disc|s| excessively worn |3.2.A1l| | 1 |
| Rear Brake disc|s| has excessive run out |3.2.A1m| | 1 |
| Front Brake disc|s| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease |3.2.A1k| | 1 |
| Front Brake disc|s| excessively worn |3.2.A1l| | 1 |
| Front Brake disc|s| excessively pitted both |3.2.A1l| | 1 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 1 |
| Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock |2.1.4| | 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 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel damaged significantly reducing the original strength |4.2.1a| | 1 |
| Rear Wheel spoke excessively corroded |4.2.1b| | 1 |
| Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording |6.1.2 |c|| | 1 |
| Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c| | 1 |
| Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.2b| | 1 |
| Offside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Footrest insecure |6.2.1a| | 1 |
| Rear Suspension attachment bracket/mounting insecure Axle Locks |5.3.3 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand |1.3.1d| | 1 |
| Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering |2.5.1| | 1 |
| Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i|| | 1 |
| Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose |2.1.1a| | 1 |
| Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned |1.4.2d| | 1 |
| Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light |1.3.1b| | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies when front brake uplied |1.3.1a| | 1 |
| Horn control defective |1.7.2a| | 1 |
| Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d| | 1 |
| Rear Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) | 1 |
| All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Front Fuel tank insecure not located in front pegs (6.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c)) | 1 |
| Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Horn sound not in accordance with requirements Horn weak - May not be audible in traffic (7.7 (c)) | 1 |
| Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect Rear shock has no or very limited travel. (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake component insecure (1.1.21 (c)) | 1 |
| Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 1 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e)) | 1 |
| Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Headlamp aim unable to be tested DIPPED not working (4.1.2 (b)) | 1 |