Most common failures | No# failures |
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Headlamp aim out of alignment | 92 |
Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d| | 53 |
Registration plate issues | 41 |
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 39 |
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 34 |
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 31 |
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c| | 25 |
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 22 |
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b| | 21 |
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 20 |
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 19 |
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1| | 19 |
Drive chain worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 19 |
Horn not working |1.7.3a| | 17 |
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b| | 16 |
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 16 |
Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2| | 15 |
Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h| | 14 |
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii|| | 14 |
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b| | 13 |
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 13 |
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 13 |
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a| | 10 |
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing |2.4.A.2b| | 9 |
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c| | 9 |
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c| | 9 |
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d| | 9 |
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 8 |
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b| | 8 |
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock |2.1.4| | 8 |
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering |2.5.1| | 8 |
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 8 |
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 7 |
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. |2.3.6c| | 6 |
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b| | 6 |
Chain guard insecure |6.2.1c| | 6 |
Rear Brake locking device missing |3.2.A1e| | 6 |
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 6 |
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.C2c| | 6 |
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 6 |
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b| | 6 |
Drive chain excessively tight |6.2.1d| | 6 |
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.A1a| | 6 |
Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b| | 6 |
Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b| | 6 |
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 6 |
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 6 |
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 6 |
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.3.5b| | 5 |
Rear Drive chain worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 5 |
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 5 |
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 5 |
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 5 |
Exhaust excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 5 |
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 5 |
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low |3.2.B1d| | 5 |
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 5 |
Rear Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d| | 5 |
Handlebar deformed |2.1.1b| | 5 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 4 |
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired |1.2.3a| | 4 |
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 4 |
Brake locking device insecure |3.2.A1e| | 4 |
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 4 |
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.A2b| | 4 |
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly |3.1.3d| | 4 |
Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.4.A.1c| | 4 |
Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.4.A.1c| | 4 |
Rear suspension component excessively corroded. |2.4.A.1a| | 4 |
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 4 |
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 4 |
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1| | 4 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 3 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 3 |
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b| | 3 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt|s| loose |3.2.A1j| | 3 |
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b| | 3 |
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 3 |
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 3 |
Riders seat insecure |6.2.1a| | 3 |
Offside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a| | 3 |
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.A1a| | 3 |
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6| | 3 |
Brake locking device missing |3.2.A1e| | 3 |
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.7.3a| | 3 |
Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts |3.2.B2c| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d| | 3 |
Front Brake disc|s| excessively worn |3.2.A1l| | 3 |
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.5.1c| | 3 |
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a| | 3 |
Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. |2.4.A.2d| | 3 |
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b| | 3 |
Throttle operating incorrectly |6.2.1f| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a| | 3 |
Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure |3.2.A1j| | 3 |
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 3 |
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 3 |
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a| | 3 |
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i)) | 2 |
Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i)) | 2 |
Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt|s| missing |3.2.A1j| | 2 |
Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake |3.3.A1b| | 2 |
Indicator tell tale not functioning |1.5.2| | 2 |
Front Direction indicator obscured |1.5.1a| | 2 |
Horn control defective |1.7.2a| | 2 |
Front Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system |7.1.1.c| | 2 |
Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c| | 2 |
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system |7.1.1.c| | 2 |
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) | 2 |
Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned |2.3.1| | 2 |
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 2 |
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) | 2 |
Drive chain excessively loose |6.1.7 |c| |i|| | 2 |
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective |2.1.3| | 2 |
Motorcycle structure excessively corroded |6.1.1a| | 2 |
Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment |3.2.A1i| | 2 |
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables |2.1.2c| | 2 |
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2| | 2 |
Headlamp switch faulty |1.2.4| | 2 |
Stop lamp damaged and function impaired |1.3.3a| | 2 |
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective |2.1.3| | 2 |
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing |2.4.A.2b| | 2 |
Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. |6.2.1g| | 2 |
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff |2.4.A.3b| | 2 |
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 2 |
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort |3.3.A1c| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.4.A.1c| | 2 |
Offside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.4.A.1c| | 2 |
Rear Rear suspension component excessively corroded. |2.4.A.1a| | 2 |
Front suspension assembly component excessively bent |2.3.1| | 2 |
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. |2.3.6b| | 2 |
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 2 |
Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h| | 2 |
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i|| | 2 |
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c| | 2 |
Front Brake disc|s| has excessive run out |3.2.A1m| | 2 |
Nearside Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.C2c| | 2 |
Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly |3.1.3d| | 2 |
Rear Stop lamp missing |1.3.3a| | 2 |
Front Wheel spoke excessively loose |4.2.1b| | 2 |
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii|| | 2 |
Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1| | 2 |
Rear Brake lining|s| less than 1.5 mm thick |3.2.A1f|i|| | 2 |
Nearside Front Footrest insecure |6.2.1a| | 2 |
Front mudguard insecure |2.3.7| | 2 |
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.4.A.1c| | 2 |
Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b| | 2 |
Handlebar mounting clamp loose |2.1.1a| | 2 |
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.C2c| | 2 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.5.1b| | 2 |
Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded |6.1.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 2 |
Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 2 |
Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly |3.1.3d| | 2 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Brake reaction bracket insecure |3.2.A1j| | 2 |
Headlamp insecure |1.2.3b| | 2 |
Indicator switch insecure |1.5.4| | 2 |