MOT History from tests of petrol YAMAHA YAMAHAs year 2002

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Pass percent:78.50%

(The average a petrol YAMAHA YAMAHA year 2002 passes without issue)

Based on:2,777 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	96
Registration plate issues	81
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	65
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	47
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	28
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	27
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	26
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	23
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	22
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	20
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\|	17
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	17
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	16
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	15
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	15
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	14
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	14
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	11
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	11
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	10
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	9
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	8
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	8
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	8
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	7
Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside \|1.6.1\|	7
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.1b\|	7
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	7
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	6
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	6
Horn missing \|1.7.1\|	6
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	6
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	6
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	6
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	6
Registration plate lamp issues	6
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside \|1.6.1\|	5
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	5
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	5
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	5
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	5
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	5
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	5
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	4
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	4
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	4
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% \|3.3.A2b\|	4
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	4
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	4
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	4
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	4
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	4
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	4
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	4
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))	4
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	3
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	3
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	3
Rear Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	3
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	3
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	3
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	3
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	3
Front position lamp missing \|1.1.1a\|	3
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	3
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	3
Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	3
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Front Stop lamp missing \|1.3.3a\|	3
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	3
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	3
Rear Brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	3
Chain guard insecure \|6.2.1c\|	3
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	3
Rear Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	3
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	3
Offside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	3
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)	3
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	3
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))	3
Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	2
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels \|3.1.1\|	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	2
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear suspension component loose \|2.4.A.1a\|	2
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	2
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	2
Rear Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted \|3.2.B1a\|	2
Front Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	2
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Horn is not a constant note \|1.7.3c\|	2
Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	2
Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	2
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	2
Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	2
Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	2
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned \|1.4.2d\|	2
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	2
Indicator tell tale missing \|1.4.A.2a\|	2
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp \|1.2.2b\|i\|\|	2
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Front Wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.1b\|	2
Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	2
Brake lever cannot be released smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	2
Nearside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	2
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))	2
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))	2
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	2
Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	96
Registration plate issues	81
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	65
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	47
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	28
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	27
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	26
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	23
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	22
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	20
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\|	17
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	17
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	16
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	15
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	15
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	14
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	14
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	11
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	11
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	10
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	9
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	8
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	8
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	8
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	7
Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside \|1.6.1\|	7
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.1b\|	7
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	7
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	6
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	6
Horn missing \|1.7.1\|	6
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	6
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	6
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	6
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	6
Registration plate lamp issues	6
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside \|1.6.1\|	5
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	5
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	5
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	5
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	5
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	5
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	5
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	4
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	4
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	4
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% \|3.3.A2b\|	4
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	4
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	4
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	4
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	4
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	4
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	4
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	4
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))	4
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	3
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	3
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	3
Rear Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	3
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	3
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	3
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	3
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	3
Front position lamp missing \|1.1.1a\|	3
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	3
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	3
Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	3
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Front Stop lamp missing \|1.3.3a\|	3
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	3
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	3
Rear Brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	3
Chain guard insecure \|6.2.1c\|	3
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	3
Rear Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	3
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	3
Offside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	3
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)	3
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	3
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))	3
Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	2
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels \|3.1.1\|	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	2
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear suspension component loose \|2.4.A.1a\|	2
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	2
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	2
Rear Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted \|3.2.B1a\|	2
Front Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	2
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Horn is not a constant note \|1.7.3c\|	2
Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	2
Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	2
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	2
Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	2
Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	2
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned \|1.4.2d\|	2
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	2
Indicator tell tale missing \|1.4.A.2a\|	2
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp \|1.2.2b\|i\|\|	2
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Front Wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.1b\|	2
Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	2
Brake lever cannot be released smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	2
Nearside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	2
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))	2
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))	2
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	2
Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	2

MOT History from tests of petrol YAMAHA YAMAHAs year 2002

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