| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 143 |
| Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 86 |
| Registration plate issues | 63 |
| Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 36 |
| Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b| | 34 |
| Horn not working |1.7.3a| | 23 |
| Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 20 |
| Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 20 |
| Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a| | 20 |
| Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 18 |
| Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 17 |
| Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2| | 17 |
| 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| | 13 |
| Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 12 |
| Front Brake disc|s| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease |3.2.A1k| | 12 |
| Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 11 |
| Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 11 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 11 |
| Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 11 |
| Front Wheel spoke excessively loose |4.2.1b| | 10 |
| Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock |2.1.4| | 9 |
| Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6| | 9 |
| Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose |4.2.1b| | 8 |
| Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 8 |
| Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 7 |
| Throttle operating incorrectly |6.2.1f| | 7 |
| Exhaust excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.4.A.1c| | 6 |
| Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.7.3a| | 6 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 6 |
| Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 6 |
| 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)) | 6 |
| 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|| | 5 |
| Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 5 |
| Riders seat insecure |6.2.1a| | 5 |
| Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a| | 5 |
| Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 5 |
| Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c| | 5 |
| Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2| | 5 |
| Headlamp insecure |1.2.3b| | 5 |
| Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b| | 5 |
| Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 5 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 4 |
| Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii|| | 4 |
| Rear Brake locking device missing |3.2.A1e| | 4 |
| Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. |4.2.2| | 4 |
| Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 4 |
| Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing |2.4.A.2b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 3 |
| Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 3 |
| Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.A1a| | 3 |
| Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 3 |
| Front Horn not working |1.7.3a| | 3 |
| Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i|| | 3 |
| Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 3 |
| Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 3 |
| Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c| | 3 |
| Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering |2.5.1| | 3 |
| Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b| | 3 |
| Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii|| | 3 |
| Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d| | 3 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 3 |
| Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 3 |
| Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 3 |