BSA Vehicle check
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Vehicle checkAmalgamated Vehicle checks of BSA vehicles
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Some examples of the most common issues are:Locking device not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride Occurs:55 times
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play Occurs:60 times
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam i Occurs:53 times
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on Occurs:383 times
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake Occurs:14 times
Drive chain excessively tight Occurs:26 times
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering Occurs:25 times
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling Occurs:26 times
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam ii Occurs:200 times
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam i Occurs:329 times
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on Occurs:383 times
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. Occurs:127 times
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play Occurs:48 times
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock Occurs:51 times
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp Occurs:15 times
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released Occurs:18 times
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel Occurs:62 times
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling Occurs:26 times
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. Occurs:14 times
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user Occurs:119 times
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on Occurs:383 times
Riders seat insecure Occurs:49 times
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. Occurs:165 times
Locking device not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride Occurs:55 times
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock Occurs:51 times
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