| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 66 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 35 |
| Registration plate issues | 34 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 25 |
| Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 14 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 7 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 6 |
| Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 6 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 4 |
| Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) | 4 |
| 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)) | 4 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 4 |
| Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 3 |
| Central Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 2 |
| Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a)) | 2 |
| Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i)) | 2 |
| Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a)) | 2 |
| Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Upper Throttle operating incorrectly throttle sticking on - have adjusted to stop (6.2.7 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake lever has restricted free movement Mirror can trap brake lever (1.1.15 (e)) | 1 |
| Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Central Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Footrest missing pillion (6.2.12 (a)) | 1 |
| Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned rear indicators not 180 mm apart (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp aftermarket combined lamp indicator, stop light and position (4.4.3 (b)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Fouled by lower crash protector (1.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect incorrect bulb fitted (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected handle bars on full right lock heated grip hits tank and revs up engine (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls rear stop switch spring not connected. (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Wheel damaged or distorted to the extent that control of the motorcycle is likely to be adversely affected (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Stop lamp not working Dirty connection (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Central Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Central Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Rear reflector missing REAR REFLECTOR NOT FITTED. (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Direction indicator not working R/H/REAR INDICATOR NOT OPERATIONAL. (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Rear reflector missing PRS Replaced (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Headlamp reflector missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy centre position (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar R/H (throttle) grip was loose (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
| Riders seat insecure Retaining bolts missing (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Throttle operating incorrectly Heated grip cable preventing throttle operation on lock (6.2.7 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy NOTCHY (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Inner Footrest insecure RIDERS , TIGHTEN (6.2.12 (a)) | 1 |
| Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle affected by hitting the tank on full lock (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
| Throttle operating incorrectly sticking (6.2.7 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Rear switch inop (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Central Rear All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Not working off the rear brake (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) | 1 |
| Rear Footrest missing Passenger footrests missing (6.2.12 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Integrated brake light fitted - affected by indicators (4.3.3 (b)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Headlamp insecure RUBBER MOUNT MISSING (4.1.1 (c)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation does not come on before the the brake is operating. (4.3.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected heated grip wire on throttle open throttle on right turn. (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Central Rear Upper Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Front Outer Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) | 1 |
| Front Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements MAIN HEADLAMP PASS BUTTON NOT OPERATING ON L/H SWITCHGEAR. (4.2.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect kick up wrong way (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b)) | 1 |
| Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned Separation distance of 18cm not met. (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned Less than 180mm apart. (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i)) | 1 |
| All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working foot brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working brake control 2 {foot brake} (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) | 1 |
| Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) | 1 |