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MOT History from tests of petrol YAMAHA YAMAHAs year 1971

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mot history
Pass percent:80.40%
(The average a petrol YAMAHA YAMAHA year 1971 passes without issue)
Based on:1,556 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment42
Registration plate issues39
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1|26
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|16
Horn not working |1.7.3a|16
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|10
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|9
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing |2.4.A.2b|9
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|7
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b|7
Registration plate lamp issues7
Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2|6
Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d|6
Horn not working |1.6.2a|6
Throttle operating incorrectly |6.2.1f|6
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|5
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i||5
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|5
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a|5
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.7.3a|5
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing |2.3.3a|4
Drive chain excessively tight |6.2.1d|4
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d|4
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c|4
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i||4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Rear brake binding4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|4
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b|4
Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn |2.4.B.4|3
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.C2c|3
Offside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a|3
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i||3
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff |2.4.A.3b|3
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i||3
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.1a|3
Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h|3
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii||3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|3
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system |7.1.1.c|3
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c|3
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a|3
Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure |3.2.A1j|3
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b|3
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp |1.3.2|3
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1|3
Brakes imbalanced across an axle3
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))3
Front Brake locking device missing |3.2.A1e|2
Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded |3.2.A1h|2
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly |3.1.3d|2
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b|2
Drive chain worn to excess |6.2.1e|2
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.C1b|2
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering |2.5.1|2
Front Brake disc|s| has excessive run out |3.2.A1m|2
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.1a|2
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a|2
Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp |1.5.1c|2
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c|2
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a|2
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a|2
Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock |2.1.4|2
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp |1.5.1c|2
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|2
Stop lamp does not emit a steady light |1.3.1b|2
Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low |3.2.B1d|2
Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|2
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels |3.1.1|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Front Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c|2
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure |1.5.3b|2
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|2
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.3b|2
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort |3.3.A1c|2
Offside Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|2
Horn missing |1.7.1|2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released2
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective |2.1.3|2
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.3.5b|2
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a|2
Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|2
Nearside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a|2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|2
Front Indicator tell tale missing |1.4.A.2a|2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Front position lamp|s| missing |1.1.A.3a|2
Offside Front position lamp|s| missing |1.1.A.3a|2
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|2
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |ii||2
Front Indicator tell tale not functioning |1.5.2|2
Front Motorcycle structure cracked |6.1.1a|2
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||2
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.A2b|2
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b|2
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing |2.3.5a|1
Front Fairings so located that it is likely to impede the steering |2.1.2e|1
Rear Brake locking device missing |3.2.A1e|1
Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c|1
Front Horn not working |1.7.3a|1
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|1
Riders seat insecure |6.2.1a|1
Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.5.1c|1
Front Throttle operating incorrectly |6.2.7 |a| |i||1
Rear Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii||1
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|1
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b|1
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. |3.3.A2a|1
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% |3.3.A2b|1
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.2c|1
Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. |2.3.6b|1
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e|1
Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired |1.2.3a|1
Rear Brake lining|s| less than 1.5 mm thick |3.2.A1f|i||1
Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension |2.4.A.3a|1
Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h|1
Nearside Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i||1
Offside Front Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i||1
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.A1a|1
Rear Sidecar attachment insecure |5.1.1b|1
Rear wheel spindle securing nut|s| loose |2.4.A.2b|1
Rear reflector on sidecar missing |1.4.1|1
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose |4.2.1b|1
Nearside Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering |2.1.2e|1
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|1
Centre Rear Rear spring worn and seriously weakened |2.4A1b|ii||1
Centre Rear Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded |6.2.1b|1
Vehicle identification number not legible |6.3.5a|1
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose |2.1.1a|1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
IMPORTANT. Do not use failure or PRS against this item. For lighting defects please enter 5000 in the `Find item` box above. |9.1|1
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii||1
Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired |1.3.3a|1
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a|1
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b|1
Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. |4.2.2|1
Front Front mudguard insecure |2.3.7|1
Offside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|1
Offside Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Centre Lower Exhaust excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Front Steering lock stop missing |2.2.D.2c|1
Brake lever locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Footrest insecure |9.6.1|1
Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Front Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Direction indicators missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Indicator tell tale missing |1.4.A.2a|1
Offside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4|1
Centre Front Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Front Brake performance not tested |3.3|1
Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Parking brake not fitted on at least one wheel on a 3 wheeled vehicle |3.1.1|1
Stop lamp|s| remains on when the brakes are released footbrake switch was sticking |4.3.2 |a| |iii||1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|1
Rear Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired |1.1.1b|1
Nearside Headlamp switch insecure |1.7.1|1
Nearside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a|1
Offside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a|1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Pillion seat insecure |6.2.6 |a| |ii||1
Riders seat insecure |6.2.5 |a| |ii||1
Riders seat with a defective supporting structure bolts tightened |6.2.5 |a| |i||1
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b|1
Front Brake disc|s| is excessively distorted |3.2.A1m|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i||1
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i||1
Fuel cap does not fasten securely by a positive means |7.2.2b|1
Rear position lamp incorrect colour |1.1.2b|1
Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.3.1b|1
Rear Brake disc|s| excessively worn |3.2.A1l|1
Centre Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Centre Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Centre Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|1
Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|1
Steering headbearing has excessive free play |9.2.4|1
Offside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |9.3.1f|1
Brake pedal pivots excessively worn |3.1.3a|1
Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.5.1c|1
Nearside Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering mudguard hits fairing before steering is at full lock |2.1.2a|1
Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering steering movement is interfered with by steering lock |2.1.2a|1
Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Rear brake caliper securing device missing |3.5.1j|1
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Nearside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Offside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Centre Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Front Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|1
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low |3.2.B1d|1
Centre Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i||1
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective |2.1.3|1
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess |6.2.1e|1
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure |2.4.A.2b|1
Brake component leaking fluid front brake master cylinder & or resorvior leaking |3.2.B4|1
Front wheel spindle securing nut|s| loose and incorrectly fitted |2.3.5a|1
Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure |2.3.5a|1
Stop lamp affected by the operation of the horn |1.3.2|1
Front Brake disc|s| excessively worn |3.2.A1l|1
Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2|1
Nearside Lower Motorcycle structure cracked |6.1.1a|1
Offside Lower Motorcycle structure excessively damaged |6.1.1a|1
Fuel cap sealing washer torn |7.2.2c|1
Nearside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light |1.3.1b|1
Steering lock stop ineffective |2.1.3|1
Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a|1
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside |1.6.1|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h|1
Brake hose excessively deteriorated1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|1
Rear 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|1
Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing |2.4.A.2b|1
Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1|1
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1|1
Nearside Front Brake disc|s| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease |3.2.A1k|1
Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Centre front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel |3.3.A.3|1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension assembly has excessive free play in the pivot bearings |9.2.5d|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Indicator switch insecure |1.5.4|1
Nearside Front Brake hose stretched by suspension movement |3.2.B3b|1
Central Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1|1
Offside Front Brake reaction bracket securing bolt|s| missing |3.2.A1j|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|1
Offside Direction indicator insecure |1.5.3b|1
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. |4.2.2|1
Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c|1
Horn control not readily accesible. |1.7.2a|1
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Rear reflector insecure |1.5.1a|1
Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a|1
Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.5.1c|1
Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.5.1c|1
Front position lamp incorrect colour |1.1.2a|1
Nearside Front Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Front Upper Throttle operating incorrectly |6.2.1f|1
Nearside Front Lower Brake drum|s| securing bolt|s| missing |3.2.A1g|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Front Front position lamp|s| missing |1.1.A.3a|1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|1
Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment |3.5.1f|1
Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid master cylinder |3.6.A.1|1
Position lamp switch missing |1.1.A.1|1
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation |1.1.A.2|1
Front Stop lamp not working brake switch missing |1.2.1b|1
front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear brake application uneven1
Steering control restriction of the free movement of the steering |9.2.2a|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside 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
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.C2c|1
Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt|s| loose |3.2.A1j|1
Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering |2.1.2a|1
Rear Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded |6.2.1b|1
Front Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.2.2 |a| |ii||1
Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised |2.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c|1
Steering locking device insecure |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Stop lamp missing |1.2.1a|1
Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b|1
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a|1
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1|1
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6|1
Front Wheel fixing missing |single fixing| locking pin |5.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear Wheel fixing missing |single fixing| locking pin |5.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached tabs not bent over |6.1.7 |j| |ii||1
Front Steering lock stop maladjusted |2.1.3|1
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure |6.2.1a|1
Rear Brake disc|s| insecure |3.2.A1g|1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking fluid |3.2.B4|1
Rear Brake disc|s| cracked |3.2.A1g|1
Nearside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system |7.1.1.c|1
Front position lamp missing |1.1.1a|1
Nearside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h|1
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired |1.2.3a|1
Brake pedal mounting cracked . |3.1.2c|1
Brake locking device missing no locking device fitted in rear brake torque arm |3.2.A1e|1
Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride rear sprocket tab washers not secured|folded over| |6.2.1h|1
Fuel cap sealing washer missing cannot inspect as cap is locked |7.2.2c|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c|1
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.4.A.1c|1
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e|1
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.5.3b|1
Front wheel spindle loose |2.3.3a|1
Nearside Rear Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.5.1b|1
Rear Wheel spoke missing |4.2.1b|1
Nearside Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h|1
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||1
Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp |1.5.1c|1
Offside Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing |2.3.3a|1
Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose |2.1.1a|1
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2|1
Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing |2.3.5a|1
Rear Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing |2.3.5a|1
Rear Brake pedal mounting insecure |3.1.2a|1
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.5.1c|1
Indicator tell tale not functioning |1.5.2|1
Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.2c|1
Front Brake disc|s| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease |3.2.A1k|1
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.3.1b|1
Headlamp insecure |1.2.3b|1
Stop lamp obscured |1.3.1c|1
Rear position lamp obscured more than 50% |1.1.1d|1
Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly |3.1.3d|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Central Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Central Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Wheel fixing missing (multiple fixings) spindle pinch bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected both (4.4.1 (b) (ii))1
Offside Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected both (4.4.1 (b) (ii))1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))1
Rear Axle insecure such that functionality is affected (5.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Axle with loose fixing bolts all rear axle bolts loose (5.1.1 (b) (i))1
Stop lamp(s) not working not working on front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Central Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))1
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))1
Central Front Headlamp insecure Headlamp Insecure No Mounting (4.1.1 (c))1
Front Stop lamp(s) not working switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))1
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))1
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))1
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

Please note: We take the data from the DVSA. This data is raw and can contain typos and spelling mistakes that garages may have entered while recording a MOT result. Specifically miss-match on names of models and makes. We are constantly cleaning the data so bear with the odd issue.

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