| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 27 |
| Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 16 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 12 |
| Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 9 |
| Registration plate issues | 9 |
| Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 6 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 5 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 5 |
| Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
| Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a| | 4 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 4 |
| Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 3 |
| Offside Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 3 |
| Headlamp aim not tested |1.6| | 3 |
| Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) | 3 |
| Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 3 |
| Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 2 |
| Front Brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 2 |
| Front Stop lamp missing |1.3.3a| | 2 |
| Rear Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark |1.1.10 |d| |ii|| | 2 |
| Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Rear Wheel fixing loose |single fixing| |5.2.1 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
| Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 2 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
| Offside Steering lock stop ineffective |2.1.3| | 2 |
| Rear Valve stem seriously damaged |5.2.3 |j|| | 2 |
| Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 2 |
| Rear Brake grabbing severely |1.2.1 |c|| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 2 |
| Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) | 2 |
| Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b)) | 2 |
| Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) | 2 |
| Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil Both |2.3.3| | 1 |
| Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.B1a| | 1 |
| Headlamp incorrect colour |1.2.1| | 1 |
| Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i|| | 1 |
| Rear suspension bush has excessive free play engine mounts |2.4.A2a|i|| | 1 |
| Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front brake stop lamp inoperative |1.3.1a| | 1 |
| Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.A2b| | 1 |
| Rear suspension component excessively corroded. |2.4.A.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated |2.4.A2a|i|| | 1 |
| Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 1 |
| Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a| | 1 |
| Central Rear Wheel damaged or distorted to the extent that control of the motorcycle is likely to be adversely affected Tubeless valve perished . |5.2.2 |c| |ii|| | 1 |
| Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark |1.1.10 |d| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
| Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock |2.1.4| | 1 |
| Rear position lamp insecure |1.1.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 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 |
| Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6| | 1 |
| Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |1.2.1 |e|| | 1 |
| Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
| Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b| | 1 |
| Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar |2.2.1 |d| |ii|| | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front switch |1.3.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
| Brake disc|s| insecure |3.2.A1g| | 1 |
| Rear Brake caliper insecure |1.1.16 |c| |i|| | 1 |
| Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2| | 1 |
| Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light |1.3.1b| | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light |1.3.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake component leaking fluid |3.2.B4| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake disc|s| excessively worn |3.2.A1l| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake disc|s| excessively worn |3.2.A1l| | 1 |
| Front Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.3b| | 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 |
| Inner Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 1 |
| Rear Inner Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.4.A.1c| | 1 |
| Central Rear Upper Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 1 |
| All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies brake lever |1.3.1a| | 1 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 1 |
| Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1| | 1 |
| Horn missing |1.7.1| | 1 |
| Front Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.5.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |5.3.2 |b|| | 1 |
| Rear Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Brake light does not come on when rear brake lever pulled |1.3.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.5.1b| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system |7.1.1.c| | 1 |
| Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak R& L hand front forks |5.3.2 |b|| | 1 |
| Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.C2c| | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front brake lever operation |1.3.1a| | 1 |
| Front wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.3.5b| | 1 |
| Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy |2.2.2 |f| |i|| | 1 |
| Position lamp not working one side |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Rear Rear position lamp incorrect colour |1.1.2b| | 1 |
| Horn not working |1.7.3a| | 1 |
| Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b| | 1 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation |4.3.2 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort bent brake disc (1.2.1 (e)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Stop lamp not working rh switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake caliper cracked and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b)) | 1 |
| Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Steering movement excessively notchy with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) | 1 |
| Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Steering operation impeded by a fairing (2.1.4 (e)) | 1 |
| Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Rear brake light does not illuminate (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Brake lever (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 1 |
| Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 1 |
| Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b)) | 1 |
| Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) | 1 |
| Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls NEARSIDE LEVER (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Forks insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak BOTH FRONT FORK SEALS LEAKING (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Rear brake binding | 1 |
| Rear Road spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Valve stem seriously damaged perished and split (5.2.3 (j)) | 1 |