| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 18 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 13 |
| Registration plate issues | 12 |
| Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 8 |
| Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 8 |
| Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 7 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 6 |
| Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 6 |
| Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii|| | 5 |
| Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 5 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 5 |
| Rear 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 Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) | 4 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 4 |
| Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Headlamp aim not tested |1.6| | 3 |
| Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b| | 3 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 3 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 3 |
| Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 3 |
| Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 2 |
| Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b| | 2 |
| Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |5.3.2 |b|| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 2 |
| Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies brake |1.3.1a| | 2 |
| Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 2 |
| Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play |2.2.2 |f| |i|| | 2 |
| Front Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
| Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp |1.2.2b|i|| | 2 |
| Horn not working |1.7.3a| | 2 |
| Rear Brake disc|s| excessively worn |3.2.A1l| | 2 |
| Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 2 |
| Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |1.6.B.1| | 2 |
| Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light |1.3.1b| | 2 |
| All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 2 |
| Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 2 |
| Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) | 2 |
| Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) | 2 |
| Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 2 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 2 |
| Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| 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|| | 1 |
| Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working rear brake light inafective |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Headlamp insecure headlight and front panel insecure |4.1.1 |c|| | 1 |
| Headlamp aim not tested headlight insecure due to lose front headlight panel |4.1.2 |b|| | 1 |
| Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.2c| | 1 |
| Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.2c| | 1 |
| Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of the horn |1.2.2c| | 1 |
| Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of the horn |1.2.2c| | 1 |
| Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.3b| | 1 |
| Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of the horn |1.1.3b| | 1 |
| Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp |1.3.2| | 1 |
| Stop lamp affected by the operation of the horn |1.3.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator missing |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator missing |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up |5.1.3 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |5.3.2 |b|| | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies brake |1.3.1a| | 1 |
| Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Rear Brake lining|s| less than 1.5 mm thick |3.2.A1f|i|| | 1 |
| Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b| | 1 |
| Front Headlamp insecure |1.2.3b| | 1 |
| Headlamp insecure low aim bouncing |4.1.1 |c|| | 1 |
| Rear Brake lever insecure |3.1.2a| | 1 |
| Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system |7.1.1.c| | 1 |
| Front Brake disc|s| has excessive run out |3.2.A1m| | 1 |
| Central Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
| Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced |4.3.3 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Front position lamp insecure |1.1.1c| | 1 |
| Front position lamp damaged and function impaired |1.1.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Lower Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking |6.1.1c| | 1 |
| Front Stop lamp damaged and function impaired |1.3.3a| | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp damaged and function impaired |1.3.3a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp incorrect colour |1.1.2a| | 1 |
| Front Upper Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering |2.1.2e| | 1 |
| Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering |2.1.2e| | 1 |
| Front mudguard insecure |2.3.7| | 1 |
| Rear Brake disc|s| excessively scored |3.2.A1l| | 1 |
| Offside Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering |2.1.2e| | 1 |
| Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired |1.2.3a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 1 |
| Central Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cylinder head joint to exhaust, blowing/bolts loose |6.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
| Central Lower Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition cylinder head joint to exhaust blowing/bolts loose |8.1.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |5.3.2 |b|| | 1 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock |2.1.4 |a|| | 1 |
| Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on side light |1.1.3a| | 1 |
| Front Direction indicator missing both |1.5.1a| | 1 |
| Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired headlamp painted black. |1.2.3a| | 1 |
| Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c| | 1 |
| Front Brake disc|s| excessively worn |3.2.A1l| | 1 |
| Handlebar mounting clamp loose |2.1.1a| | 1 |
| Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose |2.1.1a| | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies of front brake lever |1.3.1a| | 1 |
| Front Steering operation impeded by a fairing |2.1.4 |e|| | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working Front Brake Lever |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn |1.1.14 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Horn control not functioning. |1.7.2b| | 1 |
| Front Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.5.1b| | 1 |
| Front position lamp incorrect colour blue |1.1.2a| | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front lever |1.3.1a| | 1 |
| Rear Brake pipe union leaking fluid caliper |3.2.B4| | 1 |
| Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy |2.2.2 |f| |i|| | 1 |
| Headlamp aim not tested |4.1.2 |b|| | 1 |
| Front Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies stop light |1.3.1a| | 1 |
| Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
| Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |1.2.1 |e|| | 1 |
| Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Rear Wheel fixing loose |multiple fixings| |5.2.1 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Steering operation impeded by a leg shield |2.1.4 |e|| | 1 |
| Headlamp aim not tested INNOP |1.6| | 1 |
| Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Fairing insecure and likely to impede the steering SPEEDO CABLE CATCHING BODYWORK |2.1.2e| | 1 |
| Throttle operating incorrectly |6.2.7 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Stop lamp not working lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c)) | 1 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cracked at manifold (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| 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)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Front Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Front Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Central Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Stand (6.1.1 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Front All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b)) | 1 |
| Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b)) | 1 |
| Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Wheel hub excessively worn (5.2.1 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect fork (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect fork (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Fuel system component leaking Carburettor (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 1 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working via front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake lever so insecure that the brake cannot be readily applied brake lever pivot bolt locknut missing (1.1.2 (e) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking form cylinder head (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Front Headlamp aim not tested front panel insecure and not safe to test. (4.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock handlebar shell hitting front panel when handlebars turned (2.1.4 (b)) | 1 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak over brake disc (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Headlamp aim not tested bulb wired up incorrectly-no pattern (4.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Fork yoke insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up or wheel loose (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced covered in mud (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect hi/low reversed (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| All direction indicators not working switch broken (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced comes on then goes out (4.3.3 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure speedo cable fouling on front wheel (6.1.1 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced LED bulb fitted, flashing and no light intensity. (4.1.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Central Front Upper Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy Headbearings notchy. (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect Front forks have no damping. (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) | 1 |
| Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b)) | 1 |
| Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b)) | 1 |
| Front Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp The more you pull the front brake on the brake light goes out (4.3.3 (b)) | 1 |
| Fuel pipe insecure Petrol tap pipes hanging down in rear wheel (6.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |