MOT History from tests of petrol YAMAHA YAMAHAs year 2005

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Pass percent:80.24%

(The average a petrol YAMAHA YAMAHA year 2005 passes without issue)

Based on:1,908 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate issues	67
Headlamp aim out of alignment	46
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	33
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	27
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	17
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	17
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	12
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	11
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	8
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	8
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
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\|	8
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	8
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	7
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	7
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	7
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	7
Registration plate lamp issues	6
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	6
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	6
Rear Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	5
Centre Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	5
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	5
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	5
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	5
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	5
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	5
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	5
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	4
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	4
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	4
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	4
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	4
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	3
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	3
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	3
Rear position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2b\|	3
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	3
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	3
Offside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	3
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	3
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	3
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	3
Centre Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))	3
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Indicator tell tale missing \|1.4.A.2a\|	2
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	2
Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	2
Front wheel spindle loose \|2.3.5a\|	2
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.3.5a\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured \|1.4.1\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	2
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.3.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired \|1.5.3a\|	2
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Clutch lever bent so it cannot be readily operated. \|6.2.1g\|	2
Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	2
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	2
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Indicator switch defective \|1.5.4\|	2
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.B2b\|	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver`s seat \|3.1.3c\|	2
Offside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Front position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2a\|	2
Centre Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	2
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	2
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	2
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	2
Nearside Steering lock stop missing \|2.1.3\|	2
Front mudguard insecure \|2.3.7\|	2
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	2
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	2
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Parking brake lever missing (1.1.6 (d))	2
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))	2
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))	2
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate issues	67
Headlamp aim out of alignment	46
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	33
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	27
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	17
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	17
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	12
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	11
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	8
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	8
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
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\|	8
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	8
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	7
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	7
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	7
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	7
Registration plate lamp issues	6
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	6
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	6
Rear Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	5
Centre Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	5
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	5
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	5
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	5
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	5
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	5
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	5
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	4
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	4
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	4
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	4
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	4
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	3
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	3
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	3
Rear position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2b\|	3
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	3
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	3
Offside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	3
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	3
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	3
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	3
Centre Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))	3
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Indicator tell tale missing \|1.4.A.2a\|	2
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	2
Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	2
Front wheel spindle loose \|2.3.5a\|	2
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.3.5a\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured \|1.4.1\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	2
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.3.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired \|1.5.3a\|	2
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Clutch lever bent so it cannot be readily operated. \|6.2.1g\|	2
Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	2
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	2
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Indicator switch defective \|1.5.4\|	2
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.B2b\|	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver`s seat \|3.1.3c\|	2
Offside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Front position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2a\|	2
Centre Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	2
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	2
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	2
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	2
Nearside Steering lock stop missing \|2.1.3\|	2
Front mudguard insecure \|2.3.7\|	2
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	2
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	2
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Parking brake lever missing (1.1.6 (d))	2
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))	2
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))	2
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))	2

MOT History from tests of petrol YAMAHA YAMAHAs year 2005

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