| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 3 |
| Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp |1.3.2| | 2 |
| Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 2 |
| Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 2 |
| Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 2 |
| Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.3b| | 2 |
| Horn not working |1.7.3a| | 2 |
| Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 2 |
| Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 2 |
| Front suspension assembly component excessively bent |2.3.1| | 1 |
| Registration plate issues | 1 |
| Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.7.3a| | 1 |
| Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing |2.4.A.2b| | 1 |
| Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering |2.5.1| | 1 |
| Rear Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Front Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c| | 1 |
| Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f)) | 1 |
| Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Centre Front Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2| | 1 |
| Centre Rear Upper Rear position lamp missing |1.1.1a| | 1 |
| Drive chain worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 1 |
| Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of the horn |1.1.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b| | 1 |
| Front mudguard insecure |2.3.7| | 1 |
| Centre Rear Upper Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 1 |
| Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
| Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
| Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 1 |
| Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii|| | 1 |
| Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i)) | 1 |
| Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Horn is not a constant note |1.7.3c| | 1 |
| Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired |1.2.3a| | 1 |
| Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b| | 1 |
| Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.3b| | 1 |
| Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b| | 1 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
| Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 1 |
| Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2| | 1 |
| Throttle operating incorrectly |6.2.1f| | 1 |