| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 16 |
| Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 15 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 10 |
| Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 7 |
| Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c| | 6 |
| Rear Brake disc|s| excessively worn |3.2.A1l| | 5 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 5 |
| Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a| | 4 |
| Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 3 |
| Throttle operating incorrectly |6.2.1f| | 3 |
| Registration plate issues | 3 |
| Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 3 |
| Front Brake disc|s| excessively worn |3.2.A1l| | 3 |
| Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2| | 3 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 3 |
| Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 3 |
| Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.C2c| | 2 |
| Front Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
| Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 2 |
| Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 2 |
| Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 2 |
| Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 2 |
| Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 2 |
| Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing |2.4.A.2b| | 1 |
| Offside Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d| | 1 |
| Front wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.3.5b| | 1 |
| Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing |2.3.5a| | 1 |
| Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut|s| |4.2.3a| | 1 |
| Front Brake disc|s| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease |3.2.A1k| | 1 |
| Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts not secured and catching the front fender |3.2.B2c| | 1 |
| Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts |3.2.B2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Brake disc|s| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease |3.2.A1k| | 1 |
| Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly |3.1.3d| | 1 |
| Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.B1a| | 1 |
| Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a| | 1 |
| Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported bolt missing on pipe clamp |3.2.B2b| | 1 |
| Motorcycle structure excessively corroded engine mount bushes |6.1.1a| | 1 |
| Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 1 |
| Front Brake component damaged and seriously reduced in strength |3.2.A1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
| Headlamp aim not tested |1.6| | 1 |
| Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.4.A.1c| | 1 |
| Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b| | 1 |
| Front Front mudguard insecure |2.3.7| | 1 |
| Rear Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut|s| |4.2.3a| | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Motorcycle structure excessively damaged |6.1.1a| | 1 |
| Rear Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly |3.1.3d| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |5.3.2 |b|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |5.3.2 |b|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel |1.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b| | 1 |
| Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.2b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 1 |
| Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 1 |
| Headlamp insecure |1.2.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing red |1.5.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing red |1.5.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies lever |1.3.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.2.B2b| | 1 |
| Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey gasket front pipe to silencer |7.1.1b| | 1 |
| Rear wheel has a missing wheel nut|s| |4.2.3a| | 1 |
| Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak contaminating front pads (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Vehicle identification number not displayed (0.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) | 1 |
| Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 1 |
| Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b)) | 1 |
| Rear Shock absorber likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Brake component insecure Hose (1.1.21 (c)) | 1 |
| Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Road spring so insecure that control of the motorcycle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working Rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear All position lamps not working prs rear light bulb (4.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Central Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour rear indicators (both)showing red light (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Central Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 1 |