| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 10 |
| Registration plate issues | 10 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 5 |
| Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose |4.2.1b| | 3 |
| Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 3 |
| Horn missing |1.7.1| | 3 |
| Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 3 |
| Horn not working |1.7.3a| | 3 |
| Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 3 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 3 |
| Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.3.5b| | 2 |
| Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i|| | 2 |
| Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b| | 2 |
| Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b| | 2 |
| Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 2 |
| Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn |2.4.B.4| | 2 |
| Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 2 |
| Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Drive chain worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 2 |
| Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h| | 2 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.1a| | 1 |
| Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.A2b| | 1 |
| Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i|| | 1 |
| Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 1 |
| All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
| Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.7.3a| | 1 |
| Front Direction indicator missing |1.5.1a| | 1 |
| Rear Direction indicator missing |1.5.1a| | 1 |
| Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 1 |
| Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bushes (5.3.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Front Steering operation impeded by a fairing (2.1.4 (e)) | 1 |
| Nearside Footrest insecure |6.2.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Footrest insecure |6.2.1a| | 1 |
| Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1b| | 1 |
| Vehicle identification number not permanently displayed |6.3.5a| | 1 |
| Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 1 |
| Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
| Footrest missing |6.2.1a| | 1 |
| Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.3b| | 1 |
| Front wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.3.5b| | 1 |
| Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly |3.1.3d| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp switch faulty |1.2.4| | 1 |
| Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b| | 1 |
| Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering |2.5.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |5.3.2 |b|| | 1 |
| Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b| | 1 |
| Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy |2.2.2 |f| |i|| | 1 |
| Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Horn sound not in accordance with requirements |7.7 |c|| | 1 |
| Front Wheel spoke excessively loose |4.2.1b| | 1 |
| Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i|| | 1 |
| Front Brake disc|s| excessively worn |3.2.A1l| | 1 |
| Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2| | 1 |
| Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 1 |
| Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i|| | 1 |
| Headlamp aim not tested |1.6| | 1 |
| Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose |2.1.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 1 |
| Headlamp switch faulty |1.2.4| | 1 |
| Headlamp switch insecure |1.2.4| | 1 |
| Rear Brake pedal insecure |3.1.2a| | 1 |
| Direction indicator missing |1.5.1a| | 1 |
| Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c| | 1 |
| Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 1 |
| Front suspension fouling which affects the movement of the front suspension. |2.3.6a| | 1 |