| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 60 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 55 |
| Registration plate issues | 29 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 7 |
| Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 6 |
| Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) | 6 |
| Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 5 |
| Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) | 5 |
| Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
| Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) | 4 |
| Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 4 |
| Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 4 |
| Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) | 3 |
| Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
| Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1| | 2 |
| Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |1.2.1 |e|| | 2 |
| Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d| | 2 |
| Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
| Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 2 |
| Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording |7.1.4| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 2 |
| Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c)) | 2 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 2 |
| Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) | 2 |
| Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 2 |
| Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 2 |
| Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 2 |
| Brake lever attachment screws loose locking nut missing |3.1.2b| | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 1 |
| Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Front Headlamp aim not tested |4.1.2 |b|| | 1 |
| Offside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
| Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar |2.2.1 |d| |ii|| | 1 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 1 |
| Throttle operating incorrectly hand grip causing throttle to not return |6.2.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake locking device insecure |3.2.A1e| | 1 |
| Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Horn not working Wire was not connected or bolted to frame |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil N/S front fork seal leaking oil |2.3.3| | 1 |
| Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation |4.3.2 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Headlamp aim not tested |4.1.2 |b|| | 1 |
| Headlamp insecure |4.1.1 |c|| | 1 |
| Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 1 |
| Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii|| | 1 |
| Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording |6.1.2 |c|| | 1 |
| Front Fuel tank insecure |6.1.3 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Headlamp aim not tested |1.6| | 1 |
| Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Front All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 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 |
| Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock |2.1.4 |b|| | 1 |
| Rear Brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 1 |
| Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. adjust |6.2.1g| | 1 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Central Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d| | 1 |
| Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6| | 1 |
| Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired |1.2.3a| | 1 |
| Front Throttle operating incorrectly |6.2.1f| | 1 |
| Pillion seat insecure (6.2.6 (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 Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Central Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) | 1 |
| Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Direction indicator likely to become detached indicator and fog lamp loose, tightened to rectify (4.4.1 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected pivot seized (1.1.2 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) | 1 |
| Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Headlamp aim not tested no correct beam pattern to test. hid lamp fitted . (4.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated also has play in it. (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Drive belt excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Central Rear Lower Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort rear disc warped (1.2.1 (e)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Pillion seat with a defective supporting structure (6.2.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Headlight unit insecure and rotates in rim affecting aim. (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Handlebar retaining device loose Handlebar fixing bolts loose, Repaired at station. (2.2.1 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Central Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Central Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) | 1 |
| Central Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) | 1 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 1 |
| Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a)) | 1 |
| All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Central Front Upper Position lamp not working bulb replaced (4.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar Grip spinning (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
| Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Throttle not returning when released (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Footrest insecure Bolt loose (6.2.12 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar Re-glued (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
| Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 1 |
| Drive belt so worn it is likely to fail large cut in belt (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Bolt was loose (8.1.1 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Bolt was loose (8.1.1 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Roller 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 |
| Vehicle identification number not legible (0.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Rear Drive belt excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |