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MOT History from tests of petrol TRIUMPH TRIUMPHs year 1972

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mot history
Pass percent:79.00%
(The average a petrol TRIUMPH TRIUMPH year 1972 passes without issue)
Based on:1,257 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment40
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|38
Rear brake binding18
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort17
Registration plate lamp issues16
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively16
Brakes imbalanced across an axle13
Horn not working |1.6.2a|13
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a|11
Brake pipe excessively corroded11
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|8
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|6
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|6
Registration plate issues6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|6
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Brake hose excessively deteriorated5
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Rear brake application uneven5
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6|4
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i||3
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c|3
Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c|3
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.7.3a|2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|2
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|2
Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|2
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Front Throttle operating incorrectly |6.2.1f|2
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|2
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1|2
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2|2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|2
Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing |3.5.1l|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure |1.5.3b|2
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.A2b|2
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|2
Riders seat insecure |6.2.1a|2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Windscreen washer control missing |8.2.1a|2
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|2
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Windscreen has damage2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.C2c|2
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i||1
Nearside Front Footrest insecure |6.2.1a|1
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp All effected by headlamp |1.5.1c|1
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii||1
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn |3.1.5|1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Parking |secondary brake| on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel |1.3.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Parking |secondary brake| on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel |1.3.1 |a| |i||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b|1
Front wheel insecure |4.2.3b|1
Brake reaction bracket insecure |3.2.A1j|1
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b|1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.2.4|1
Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.2.B1e|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|1
Horn is not a constant note |1.7.3c|1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Front Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Front Brake lever attachment screws loose |3.1.2b|1
Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.3b|1
Nearside Front suspension has a fracture of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. |2.3.8|1
Offside Front suspension has a fracture of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. |2.3.8|1
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars |2.1.2b|1
Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b|1
Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded |3.2.A1h|1
Rear Brake locking device insecure |3.2.A1e|1
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c|1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))1
Front Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated |flexible type| |2.1.1d|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.4.A.2c|1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked |2.4.G.3b|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked |2.4.G.3b|1
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin retaining device not properly locked |2.4.G.3b|1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|1
Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp |1.5.1c|1
Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp |1.5.1c|1
Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. |2.3.6b|1
Rear Rear wheel insecure |4.2.3b|1
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6|1
Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp |1.5.1c|1
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b|1
Horn not working |1.7.3a|1
Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e|1
Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped |British American headlamp| |1.8.C.4|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Footrest insecure riders |6.2.1a|1
Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s and o/s |1.7.5a|1
Headlamp not working on main beam n/s and o/s |1.7.5a|1
Emissions not tested engine over heating |7.3.A.1|1
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |1.7.4a|1
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |1.7.4a|1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Front position lamp missing |1.1.1a|1
Offside Rear Footrest insecure |6.2.1a|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing |2.4.A.2b|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired |1.5.3a|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure |1.5.3b|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose |2.1.1a|1
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| excessively damaged |2.3.2|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b|1
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger to floor |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to mounting bracket |6.1.B.2|1
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed |6.3.5.a|1
Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear |3.6.B.1|1
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged |3.6.B.2c|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |5.2.6|1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Front Power steering ram|s| leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b|1
Offside Front Power steering ram|s| leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b|1
Windscreen is of a temporary type |8.3.1f|1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Nearside Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control |6.1.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Headlamp switch missing |1.7.1|1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i||1
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a|1
Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d|1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move1
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e|1
Rear Brake hose leaking fluid |3.2.B4|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Front Steering retaining device insecure |2.2.C.1g|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Front Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps |1.7.4b|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system |7.1.1.c|1
Nearside Inner Front Lower Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint |2.5.B.2a|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Front Headlamp damaged and function impaired |1.2.3a|1
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Windscreen wiper control missing |8.2.1a|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))1
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose |4.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i||1
Offside Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i||1
Front Horn not working |1.7.3a|1
Rear Rear position lamp missing |1.1.1a|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated |flexible type| |2.1.1d|1
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Power steering ram|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Front Brake lever cracked |3.1.2c|1
Rear Brake pedal is inoperative |3.1.3c|1
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.C1b|1
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured |5.2.6|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint insecure in a suspension arm |2.5.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind |3.7.D.2a|1
Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle |3.7.D.2b|1
Front wheel spindle loose |2.3.5a|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Seat belt attachment fitting fractured |5.2.3|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|1
Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|1
Headlamp insecure |1.2.3b|1
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel |3.1.6c|1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|1
Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e|1
Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e|1
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|1
Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. |3.3.C1a|1
Floor brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% |3.3.C1b|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. |3.3.A2a|1

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