Most common failures | No# failures |
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Headlamp aim out of alignment | 147 |
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 78 |
Registration plate issues | 52 |
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 28 |
Horn not working |1.7.3a| | 25 |
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 25 |
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 24 |
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a| | 22 |
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b| | 21 |
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 19 |
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 16 |
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c| | 16 |
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 15 |
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.2| | 14 |
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.7.3a| | 13 |
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 13 |
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 12 |
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock |2.1.4| | 11 |
Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2| | 11 |
Front Brake disc|s| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease |3.2.A1k| | 10 |
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 10 |
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6| | 9 |
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. |4.2.2| | 9 |
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 9 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 9 |
Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii|| | 8 |
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low |3.2.B1d| | 7 |
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b| | 7 |
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.C2c| | 7 |
Headlamp insecure |1.2.3b| | 7 |
Riders seat insecure |6.2.1a| | 7 |
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 7 |
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 7 |
Throttle operating incorrectly |6.2.1f| | 6 |
Exhaust excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 6 |
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 6 |
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.A2b| | 6 |
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing |2.4.A.2b| | 6 |
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a| | 6 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure |1.5.3b| | 5 |
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 5 |
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b| | 5 |
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 5 |
Rear Brake locking device missing |3.2.A1e| | 5 |
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c| | 4 |
Front Riders seat insecure |6.2.1a| | 4 |
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d| | 4 |
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 4 |
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 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 |
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 4 |
Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts |3.2.B2c| | 4 |
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b| | 4 |
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b| | 4 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 4 |
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b| | 3 |
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 3 |
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii|| | 3 |
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b| | 3 |
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly |3.1.3d| | 3 |
Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 3 |
Brake performance not tested |3.3| | 3 |
Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 3 |
Front Brake disc|s| has excessive run out |3.2.A1m| | 3 |
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system |7.1.1.c| | 3 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 3 |
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 3 |
Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned |1.4.2d| | 3 |
Front Horn not working |1.7.3a| | 3 |
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy |2.2.2 |f| |i|| | 3 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 3 |
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h| | 3 |
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 3 |
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a| | 3 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 3 |
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2| | 3 |
Front Wheel spoke excessively loose |4.2.1b| | 3 |
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 3 |