Most common failures | No# failures |
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Headlamp aim out of alignment | 43 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 14 |
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) | 12 |
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) | 11 |
Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 9 |
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 9 |
Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel |1.1.2 |a|| | 9 |
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 9 |
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b| | 9 |
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 8 |
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 8 |
Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2| | 8 |
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play |2.2.2 |f| |i|| | 8 |
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 7 |
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b| | 7 |
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 7 |
Registration plate issues | 7 |
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 6 |
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) | 6 |
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 5 |
Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 5 |
Riders seat insecure |6.2.1a| | 5 |
Horn not working |1.7.3a| | 5 |
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% |1.2.2 |a| |i|| | 5 |
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 5 |
Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 5 |
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii|| | 5 |
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged |5.2.3 |j|| | 4 |
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) | 4 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 4 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 4 |
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 4 |
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 4 |
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 4 |
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.A2b| | 4 |
All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 3 |
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 3 |
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured |1.4.2b| | 3 |
Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 3 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |5.3.2 |b|| | 3 |
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1| | 3 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 3 |
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 3 |
Handlebar mounting clamp loose |2.1.1a| | 3 |
Front Valve stem seriously damaged |5.2.3 |j|| | 3 |
Rear Brake cable insecure | 3 |
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 3 |
Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail |1.1.12 |a|| | 2 |
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) | 2 |
Nearside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 2 |
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.3.1b| | 2 |
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)) | 2 |
Front Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i)) | 2 |
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) | 2 |
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 2 |
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering |2.5.1| | 2 |
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 2 |
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure |1.5.3b| | 2 |
Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play |2.2.2 |f| |i|| | 2 |
Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 2 |
Rear Brake lever insecure |1.1.2 |e| |i|| | 2 |
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 2 |
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose |2.1.1a| | 2 |
Rear Brake drum significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 2 |
Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c)) | 2 |
Rear Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i)) | 2 |
Exhaust excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) | 2 |
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 2 |
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 2 |
Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) | 2 |
Decelerometer brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% |1.2.2 |a| |i|| | 1 |
All position lamps not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
Stop lamp not working front brake switch not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front brake lever |1.3.1a| | 1 |
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| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level sight glass damaged (1.1.10 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |1.2.1 |e|| | 1 |
Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
Front Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff |2.4.A.3b| | 1 |
Headlamp aim not tested neither beams working (4.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
Rear Position lamp not working Number plate lamp. (4.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn n/side and o/side rear suspension bushes, engine to chassis worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level fluid leaking from sight glass |1.1.10 |d| |ii|| | 1 |
Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front brake |1.3.1a| | 1 |
Handlebar mounting so insecure that steering is adversely affected (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Rear position lamp incorrect colour |1.1.2b| | 1 |
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Goes out when turning steering. (4.1.1 (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 |
Central Rear Lower Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.3.5b| | 1 |
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |5.3.2 |b|| | 1 |
Valve stem seriously damaged |5.2.3 |j|| | 1 |
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 1 |
Headlamp aim not tested low beam not working (4.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure centre stand missing a bolt likely to fall off replace bolt |6.1.1 |b| |i|| | 1 |
Front Brake master cylinder leaking level indicator window corroded (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
Rear Brake lagging in operation no reserve travel in lever (1.2.1 (d)) | 1 |
Rear Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c| | 1 |
Offside Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies hand control |1.3.1a| | 1 |
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |1.2.1 |e|| | 1 |
Brake hose damaged | 1 |
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play Play in rear wheel - requires examination (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.5.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b| | 1 |
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer holed and corroded. |6.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b| | 1 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |5.3.2 |b|| | 1 |
All direction indicators incorrect colour |4.4.3 |a|| | 1 |
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 1 |
Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired |1.1.1b| | 1 |
Front position lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand |1.1.3c| | 1 |
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) | 1 |
Front Brake cylinder cracked and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected head race bearing very loose excessive movement side to side and back and forth (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) | 1 |
Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock badly routed wires hanging down front forks impeding steering (2.1.4 (c)) | 1 |
Fuel pipe union leaking leaking at filter (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a| | 1 |
Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Indicator switch defective |1.5.4| | 1 |
Shock absorber has negligible damping effect Rear |5.3.2 |b|| | 1 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
Rear Motorcycle structure excessively damaged Rear carrier broken. |6.1.1a| | 1 |
Front Brake disc fractured |1.1.14 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn |1.1.14 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Front Brake lever is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) | 1 |
Brake excessively binding Front brake drags when wheel turned backwards (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
Forks insecure Handlebars and forks do not align, handlebars loose (2.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak left fork seal leaking (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) | 1 |
Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) | 1 |
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c)) | 1 |
Headlamp aim not tested |1.6| | 1 |
Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel Rear brake |3.1.3b| | 1 |
Suspension attachment bracket/mounting insecure head stock bearings (5.3.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
Front Brake cylinder leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i)) | 1 |
Central Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak left hand fork leg |5.3.2 |b|| | 1 |
Front Front mudguard insecure |2.3.7| | 1 |
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 1 |
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b| | 1 |
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |5.3.2 |b|| | 1 |
Central Front Upper Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb incorrect |4.1.4 |a|| | 1 |
Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. |2.3.6c| | 1 |
Rear Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. |2.3.6b| | 1 |
Rear Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. |4.2.2| | 1 |
Front Forks excessively corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) | 1 |
Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Front Wheel fixing loose |single fixing| |5.2.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Rear reflector missing covered by l plate |4.8.2 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Front Stop lamp not working switch |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement |1.1.15 |e|| | 1 |
Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Front position lamp insecure |1.1.1c| | 1 |
Fork yoke insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Brake lever is inoperative |3.1.3c| | 1 |
Central Rear Brake performance not tested |3.3| | 1 |
Central Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 1 |
Central Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2| | 1 |
Central Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff |2.4.A.3b| | 1 |
Central Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |1.6.B.1| | 1 |
Front Wheel spindle loose |5.2.1 |c| |i|| | 1 |
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Front Brake reaction bracket excessively worn pivot bush (1.1.15 (b)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid |3.2.B1e| | 1 |
Nearside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel |1.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
Front Brake fluid reservoir severely damaged |3.2.B1b| | 1 |
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure |2.4.A.2b| | 1 |
Rear Brake lever is inoperative |3.1.3c| | 1 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure |1.5.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel |1.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play loose (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 1 |
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a)) | 1 |
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i|| | 1 |
Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
Throttle operating incorrectly RPM is causing the drive to be always engaged (6.2.7 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Motorcycle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Centre stand does not retract to a raised position (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking aire box loos |6.1.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Front Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a)) | 1 |
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i|| | 1 |
Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment |1.1.15 |f|| | 1 |
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system |7.1.1.c| | 1 |
Brake lever insecure Clamping mount underneath the lever missing (part of the mirror mount) (1.1.2 (e) (i)) | 1 |
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute all |1.5.1c| | 1 |
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock |2.1.4| | 1 |
Headlamp aim not tested no measurable dip pattern |1.6| | 1 |
Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b| | 1 |
Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b| | 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 |
Rear Wheel more than one fixing loose Wheel nut loose |5.2.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort |3.3.A1c| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Brake cable badly frayed |3.2.A1b| | 1 |
Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake |3.3.A1b| | 1 |
Motorcycle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering steering lock-stop broken off headstock (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged splitting |5.2.3 |j|| | 1 |
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 1 |
Front Brake component insecure hose (1.1.21 (c)) | 1 |
Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock wireing (2.1.4 (a)) | 1 |
Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock (2.1.4 (a)) | 1 |
Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Horn not working very quiet (7.7 (a)) | 1 |
Front Upper Brake caliper inadequately mounted movement at top link bar. (1.1.16 (c) (i)) | 1 |
All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp rh both sides flash when applied (4.4.3 (b)) | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Riders seat insecure not locking down |6.2.5 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Rear Wheel fixing loose |single fixing| |5.2.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.4 |a|| | 1 |
Handlebar mounting insecure |2.2.1 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 1 |
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect Shock absorber " bottoms out " . Also noted on test ride. |5.3.2 |b|| | 1 |
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 1 |
Riders seat insecure no lock and hindge |6.2.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 1 |
Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Rear Brake reaction bracket excessively worn Handlebar clamp worn where the rear brake cable has rubbed through it. |1.1.15 |b|| | 1 |
Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% |1.2.2 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
Front Horn not working |1.7.3a| | 1 |
Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock |2.1.4 |c|| | 1 |
Headlamp insecure |1.2.3b| | 1 |
Rear Brake lever cannot be released smoothly |3.1.3d| | 1 |
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.C1b| | 1 |
Rear Brake lever is inoperative rear brake cable broken, |3.1.3c| | 1 |
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b| | 1 |
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii|| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel |1.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.3.5b| | 1 |
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b| | 1 |