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MOT History from tests of petrol TRIUMPH TRIUMPHs year 1976

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mot history
Pass percent:80.40%
(The average a petrol TRIUMPH TRIUMPH year 1976 passes without issue)
Based on:1,337 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment37
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|32
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively19
Registration plate issues18
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|17
Rear brake binding15
Brakes imbalanced across an axle15
Registration plate lamp issues11
Horn not working |1.6.2a|11
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.A2b|8
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i||8
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|8
Brake pipe excessively corroded8
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1|6
Brake hose excessively deteriorated6
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))5
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|5
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|5
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|5
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|5
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a|4
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|4
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort4
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort |3.3.A1c|4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|4
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Horn not working |1.7.3a|4
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|4
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1|4
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp |1.3.2|4
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|4
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|3
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|3
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|3
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|3
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|3
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Front brake application uneven3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|3
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Headlamp insecure |1.2.3b|3
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|3
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|3
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps |1.7.4b|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1|2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|2
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Emissions not tested |7.0|2
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|2
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|2
Rear brake application uneven2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Front Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c|2
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii||2
Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d|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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.7.3a|2
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a|2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
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))2
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))2
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.3b|2
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|2
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b|2
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c|2
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|2
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|2
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure |2.4.G.3a|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Front 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 on |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear 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
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Centre Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|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
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|1
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h|1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement also bearing not checked |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch |1.4.B.1c|1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Centre Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill lip |2.4.A.3|1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.B.1|1
Position lamp switch insecure |1.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed Rubbing on starter motor |3.6.B.2c|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail leaking (1.1.12 (a))1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Brake linkage has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Centre Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Drive chain fouling another component |6.2.1d|1
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e|1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b|1
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. |4.2.2|1
Offside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system |7.1.1.c|1
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1|1
Nearside Direction indicator not working wing |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Inner Front Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.5.1c|1
Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.5.1c|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Offside Front Footrest insecure |6.2.1a|1
Fuel cap mounting flange/sealing method defective |7.2.2c|1
Nearside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system |7.1.1.c|1
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.C2c|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
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Horn missing |1.7.1|1
Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c|1
Riders seat insecure |6.2.1a|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Rear Brake hose leaking fluid |3.2.B4|1
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.C1b|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension assembly component cracked |2.3.1|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|1
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Offside Front Seat belt obviously repaired |5.2.2c|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Steering lock stop ineffective |2.1.3|1
Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded |6.2.1b|1
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering |2.5.1|1
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage |3.1.4a|1
Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Steering rack damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Windscreen wiper not working both sides (3.4 (a))1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhuast manifold gasket. (6.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust downpipe gasket (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))1
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))1
Rear Brake cable excessively corroded (1.1.15 (b))1
Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))1
Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))1
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Offside Front Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned |4.1.D.1e|1
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.4.A.1c|1
Front position lamp deteriorated and function impaired |1.1.1b|1
Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised |2.2.1b|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.C2c|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Sidecar wheel bearings have excessive free play |5.2.3c|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
Front suspension assembly component cracked |2.3.1|1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff |2.4.A.3b|1
Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.5.1c|1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.2.4|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.5.1b|1
Offside Front suspension assembly component cracked |2.3.1|1
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock |2.1.4|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.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
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
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering |2.1.2a|1
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing |2.4.A.2b|1
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Chain guard insecure |6.2.1c|1
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.5.1c|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Coil spring mounting loose |2.4.C.3a|1
Brake lever insecure |3.1.2a|1
Rear Brake pedal is inoperative |3.1.3c|1
Rear Brake pedal insecure |3.1.2a|1
Rear Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.2.B1e|1
Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure |3.2.A1j|1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated |flexible type| |2.1.1d|1
Brake hose damaged1
Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.2.B1e|1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid |3.2.B4|1
Front Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. |3.1.4a|1
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.3.5b|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch next to subframe mounting |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of boot floor |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of boot floor |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance both sides barely visable as too dim. |1.1.A.3d|1
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a|1
Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|1
Nearside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Battery insecure very close to pulley |1.9.1|1
Electrical wiring inadequately supported very close to very hot engine parts and some bare wires showing |1.9.2a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Power steering ram|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d|1
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d|1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Nearside Steering column shaft retaining device missing |2.1.6|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|1
Front Brake disc|s| securing bolt|s| loose |3.2.A1g|1
Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp |1.5.1c|1
Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.3b|1
Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.2c|1
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.2c|1
Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort |3.3.A1c|1
Rear Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid |3.2.B1e|1
Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly |3.1.3d|1
Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.2.B1e|1
Throttle operating incorrectly |6.2.1f|1
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|1
Power steering inoperative |2.3.3a|1

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