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MOT History from tests of petrol TRIUMPH TRIUMPHs year 1973

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mot history
Pass percent:79.17%
(The average a petrol TRIUMPH TRIUMPH year 1973 passes without issue)
Based on:1,330 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment51
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|46
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively34
Horn not working |1.6.2a|29
Rear brake binding20
Registration plate issues16
Brake pipe excessively corroded15
Brakes imbalanced across an axle15
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort12
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|10
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|10
Registration plate lamp issues10
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|10
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|8
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|8
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a|8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|7
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|7
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|6
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|6
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|5
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|5
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|5
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|5
Horn not working |1.7.3a|5
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|5
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Front brake application uneven4
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|4
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|4
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|4
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|4
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|4
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|4
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|4
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Rear brake application uneven4
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1|3
Battery insecure |1.9.1|3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b|3
Brake hose excessively deteriorated3
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|3
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i||3
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|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 Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.A2b|2
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure |3.1.4b|2
Parking brake lever insecure |3.1.3b|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 Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3|2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|2
Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired |1.1.1b|2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a|2
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii||2
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|2
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Windscreen washer not working 2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|2
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|2
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|2
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Handlebar mounting clamp loose |2.1.1a|2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Brake master cylinder severely corroded |3.2.B1b|1
Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|1
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken |3.1.5|1
Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure |2.2.B.1a|1
Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Fuel pipe insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device loose |3.5.1i|1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1e|1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.C2c|1
Front Floor brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake |3.3.C2d|1
Brake servo defective or ineffective |1.1.10 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated |flexible type| |2.1.1d|1
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose |2.1.1a|1
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.A1a|1
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.A1a|1
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a|1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|1
Front Headlamp switch faulty |1.2.4|1
Front Front suspension assembly has an insecure fork brace |2.3.4d|1
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. |3.3.A2a|1
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|1
Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure outer |1.7.3|1
Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure steering column |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.C1b|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front Brake lever insecure |3.1.2a|1
Rear position lamp incorrect colour |1.1.2b|1
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|1
Nearside Lower Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Centre Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.3 |a||1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when brake applied (4.2.3 (c))1
Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp comes on when brake applied (4.2.3 (c))1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Front suspension assembly component loose Fork |2.3.1|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|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
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|1
Nearside Front Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Rear Rear position lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand |1.1.3c|1
Front Riders seat insecure |6.2.1a|1
Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1|1
Nearside Fuel pipe union leaking |7.2.1a|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|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
Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|1
Horn control insecure |1.6.1|1
Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Horn control missing |1.6.1|1
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i||1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing wishbone bolts |2.5.A.4|1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6|1
Steering column will not lock in a fixed position |adjustable type| |2.1.2a|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Brake lever has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Brake lever has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Front Brake back plate|s| insecure |3.2.A1j|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle |2.2.D.2a|1
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.3.5b|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.1a|1
Front suspension assembly component cracked Spindle cap O/S front. |2.3.1|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Front Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated |2.1.5|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Windscreen has damage1
Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Front Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort |3.3.A1c|1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Steering wheel locking device insecure |2.1.6|1
Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment |3.2.A1i|1
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1X O/S/F FLOOR UP INTO INNER ARCH - 2X N/S/F INNER SILL - 3X N/S/F INNER ARCHFRONT AND REAR OF ARCH - 4X N/S/R INNER ARCH - 5X O/S/R INNER ARCH |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside 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
Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Power steering pump drive system defective |2.3.6|1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Nearside Front Brake hose stretched |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Brake lever excessively damaged |3.2.A1c|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.1a|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released1
Nearside Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3|1
Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|1
Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely |3.7.C.2|1
Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely |3.7.C.2|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b|1
Horn missing |1.7.1|1
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Brake servo leaking |3.6.C.1c|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings CENTRE OUTER SILL. |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort FOOTBRAKE. |3.7.B.5a|1
Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h|1
Rear Brake locking device missing |3.2.A1e|1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))1
Front Horn not working |1.7.3a|1
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2|1
Riders seat insecure |6.2.1a|1
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort |3.3.A1c|1
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1|1
Offside Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed joint |2.3.3b|1
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a|1
Steering lock stop ineffective |2.1.3|1
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose |4.2.1b|1
Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed |3.6.C.1b|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c|1
Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d|1
Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt|s| loose |3.2.A1j|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose |2.1.1a|1
Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose |2.1.1a|1
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c|1
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c|1
Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure |2.1.5|1
Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1

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