Most common failures | No# failures |
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Headlamp aim out of alignment | 44 |
Registration plate issues | 31 |
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 18 |
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 11 |
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 11 |
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 11 |
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 11 |
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 9 |
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 7 |
Horn not working |1.7.3a| | 7 |
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.7.3a| | 6 |
Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2| | 6 |
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp |1.3.2| | 5 |
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing |2.4.A.2b| | 5 |
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 5 |
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing |2.3.3a| | 5 |
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii|| | 4 |
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock |2.1.4| | 4 |
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a| | 4 |
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.3b| | 4 |
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 4 |
Front Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 4 |
Rear Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 4 |
Riders seat insecure |6.2.1a| | 4 |
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 4 |
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 4 |
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b| | 4 |
Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.5.1c| | 3 |
Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.5.1c| | 3 |
Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d| | 3 |
Drive chain worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 3 |
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1| | 3 |
Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing |2.3.3a| | 3 |
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1| | 3 |
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii|| | 3 |
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing |2.3.5a| | 3 |
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 3 |
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.C2c| | 3 |
Front Horn not working |1.7.3a| | 3 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 3 |
Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded |3.2.A1h| | 3 |
Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 3 |
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c| | 3 |
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|| | 3 |
Horn missing |1.7.1| | 3 |
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 2 |
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b| | 2 |
Brake locking device missing |3.2.A1e| | 2 |
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| | 2 |
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.A1a| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 2 |
Rear Gradient brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.D1c| | 2 |
Front mudguard insecure |2.3.7| | 2 |
Rear Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d| | 2 |
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b| | 2 |
Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy |3.1.4a| | 2 |
Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired |1.2.3a| | 2 |
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 2 |
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 2 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 2 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 2 |
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6| | 2 |
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.C2c| | 2 |
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2| | 2 |
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. |3.3.A2a| | 2 |
Brake lever insecure |3.1.2a| | 2 |
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 2 |
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.1a| | 2 |
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.5.1c| | 2 |
Throttle operating incorrectly |6.2.1f| | 2 |
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.A2b| | 2 |
Rear Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing |2.3.3a| | 2 |
Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 2 |
Drive chain excessively tight |6.2.1d| | 2 |
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b| | 2 |
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.1a| | 2 |
Rear suspension component loose |2.4.A.1a| | 2 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2| | 1 |
Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 1 |
Front Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle |3.3.A.4| | 1 |
Front wheel insecure |4.2.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 1 |
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b| | 1 |
Rear Stop lamp damaged and function impaired |1.3.3a| | 1 |
Rear Wheel fixing missing |single fixing| rear wheel axle lockind device missing |5.2.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Rear Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. |3.1.4a| | 1 |
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.C1b| | 1 |
Rear Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.C1b| | 1 |
Front Brake disc|s| insecure |3.2.A1g| | 1 |
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b| | 1 |
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.3.5b| | 1 |
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. |2.3.6b| | 1 |
Front Brake component defective due to a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength |3.1.5| | 1 |
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 1 |
Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing |2.3.5a| | 1 |
Brake rod excessively chafed |3.2.A1a| | 1 |
Nearside Footrest insecure |6.2.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c| | 1 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Brake lever attachment screws loose |9.3.1b| | 1 |
Offside Brake lever inappropriately repaired |9.3.1j| | 1 |
Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp missing |1.3.3a| | 1 |
Rear Stop lamp missing |1.3.3a| | 1 |
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
Rear Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
Stop lamp not working both |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Rear Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 1 |
front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder inappropriately repaired |3.6.A.3| | 1 |
Rear Brake pedal functionally incomplete |3.3.A.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp |1.5.1c| | 1 |
Offside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp |1.5.1c| | 1 |
Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock |2.1.4| | 1 |
Nearside Front Footrest insecure |6.2.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system |7.1.1.c| | 1 |
Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment |3.2.A1i| | 1 |
Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.7.3a| | 1 |
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly |3.1.3d| | 1 |
Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c| | 1 |
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a| | 1 |
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Centre Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Centre Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Front Hand operated control valve control cannot be moved over its full travel |3.2.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
Outer Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i|| | 1 |
Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp |1.5.1c| | 1 |
Indicator tell tale not functioning |1.5.2| | 1 |
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff |2.4.A.3b| | 1 |
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i|| | 1 |
Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
Footrest insecure fitted in the wrong direction |6.2.1a| | 1 |
Direction indicator incorrect colour white lights |1.5.1b| | 1 |
Stop lamp damaged and function impaired |1.3.3a| | 1 |
Offside Front Brake disc|s| excessively pitted |3.2.A1l| | 1 |
Rear Brake disc|s| has excessive run out |3.2.A1m| | 1 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system |7.1.1.c| | 1 |
Front wheel spindle securing nut|s| loose |2.3.3a| | 1 |
Front Brake disc|s| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease |3.2.A1k| | 1 |
Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering |2.5.1| | 1 |
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d| | 1 |
Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.A1a| | 1 |
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b| | 1 |
Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing |3.5.1l| | 1 |
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 1 |
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed |6.3.5.a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| missing |1.1.A.3a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| missing |1.1.A.3a| | 1 |
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 1 |
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 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 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 1 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 1 |
Headlamp insecure |1.2.3b| | 1 |
Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure |2.4.A.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 1 |
Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp |1.3.2| | 1 |
Front Brake lever insecure |3.1.2a| | 1 |
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 1 |
Chain guard insecure |6.2.1c| | 1 |
Exhaust has part of the system missing |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Direction indicators not working all |1.5.1c| | 1 |
Brake pipe union leaking fluid |3.2.B4| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted |2.4.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted |2.4.A.3b| | 1 |
Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose |9.2.1c| | 1 |
Footrest insecure |9.6.1| | 1 |
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |9.3.1f| | 1 |
Axle king pin retaining device missing |2.5.A.3a| | 1 |
Centre front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted |2.4.A.3b| | 1 |
Rear Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock |2.1.4 |b|| | 1 |
Front Headlamp incorrect colour |1.2.1| | 1 |
Wheel spoke excessively loose |4.2.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |5.3.2 |b|| | 1 |
Offside Rear Lower Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |1.2.1 |e|| | 1 |
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Headlamp aim not tested |4.1.2 |b|| | 1 |
All position lamps not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
Front Brake disc contaminated greasy |1.1.14 |b|| | 1 |
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake |3.3.A1b| | 1 |
Fuel cap does not fasten securely by a positive means |7.2.2b| | 1 |
Offside Front Steering lock stop ineffective |2.1.3| | 1 |
Nearside Drive chain worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 1 |
Nearside Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 1 |
Offside Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 1 |
Front Motorcycle structure excessively corroded |6.1.1a| | 1 |
Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure |2.3.5a| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b| | 1 |
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low |3.2.B1d| | 1 |
Front Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. |3.1.4a| | 1 |
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel brake |3.1.3b| | 1 |
Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure |3.2.A1j| | 1 |
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6| | 1 |
Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded |3.2.A1h| | 1 |
Offside Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure |3.2.A1j| | 1 |
Rear wheel spindle securing nut|s| loose |2.4.A.2b| | 1 |
Front Rear wheel insecure |4.2.3b| | 1 |
An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
Nearside Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h| | 1 |
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 1 |
Front Wheel spoke excessively loose |4.2.1b| | 1 |
Front Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped |1.6.5| | 1 |
Front position lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand |1.1.3c| | 1 |
Offside Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. |2.4.A.2d| | 1 |
Front Headlamp switch faulty |1.2.4| | 1 |
Rear Rear spring worn and seriously weakened |2.4A1b|ii|| | 1 |
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i|| | 1 |
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h| | 1 |
Handlebar deformed |2.1.1b| | 1 |
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c| | 1 |
Drive chain fouling another component |6.2.1d| | 1 |
All direction indicators missing |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Front Headlamp insecure |1.2.3b| | 1 |
Footrest missing |6.2.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Brake cylinder insecurely mounted |3.2.B1a| | 1 |
Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h| | 1 |
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.3.5b| | 1 |
Headlamp aim not tested |1.6| | 1 |
Offside Front Brake caliper|s| securing bolt|s| missing |3.2.A1j| | 1 |
Front Steering lock stop ineffective |2.1.3| | 1 |
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.2c| | 1 |
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.2.B2b| | 1 |
Nearside 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 |
Offside 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 |
Front Brake cable badly frayed |3.2.A1b| | 1 |
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 1 |
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 1 |
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. |2.3.6c| | 1 |
Front wheel spindle securing nut|s| loose |2.3.5a| | 1 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Hazard warning lamps not fitted |1.4.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 1 |
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 1 |
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired |1.2.3a| | 1 |
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 1 |
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i|| | 1 |
Rear suspension component loose swing arm spindle |2.4.A.1a| | 1 |
Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing |2.4.A.2b| | 1 |
Rear Brake back plate|s| securing bolt|s| missing |3.2.A1j| | 1 |
Offside Fuel system component leaking Carburettor |7.2.1a| | 1 |
Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 1 |
Wheel more than one fixing loose front wheel spindle clamp |5.2.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c| | 1 |
Rear Brake hose fouling routed wrong |3.2.B3b| | 1 |
Throttle operating incorrectly Not returning |6.2.1f| | 1 |
Direction indicators not working Not fitted but still has idiot light |1.5.1c| | 1 |
Headlamp missing Mian and dip beam wrong way on switch |1.2.3a| | 1 |
Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.3b| | 1 |
Front wheel spindle loose Front |2.3.3a| | 1 |
Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.2c| | 1 |
Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt|s| missing |3.2.A1j| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake caliper catching disc |3.3.A1a| | 1 |
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering |2.5.1| | 1 |
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp Nearside and offside |1.5.1c| | 1 |
Front Gradient brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.D1c| | 1 |
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp |1.5.1c| | 1 |
Front Gradient brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.D1c| | 1 |
Rear Gradient brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.D1c| | 1 |
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 1 |
Centre Front Front position lamp insecure |1.1.1c| | 1 |
Centre Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.4.A.1c| | 1 |
Centre Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Front Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
Front Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d)) | 1 |
Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) | 1 |