MOT Stats

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Vehicle types : Bike

Make	Tests	Pass rate	Most common fail reason
Adly	19	89.47%	Brake efficiency below minimum requirement.
AJP	27	55.56%	Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.
AJS	1,200	65.08%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
AJW	1	100%	n/a
API	8	87.5%	Number plate does not conform to requirements.
Aprilia	8,507	80.13%	Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.
Ariel	31	96.77%	Forks or fork yoke in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected.
Armstrong	63	90.48%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Atala	1	100%	n/a
Baimo	3	33.33%	Part of the exhaust system likely to become detached.
Bajaj	26	76.92%	Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached.
Baotian	524	66.22%	Shock absorber not functioning, or leaking severely.
Baroni	2	50%	Shock absorber not functioning, or leaking severely.
Barossa	17	94.12%	Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm.
Bashan	1	100%	n/a
Batavus	3	100%	n/a
Battistinis	1	100%	n/a
Beeline	70	67.14%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Benelli	358	81.28%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Beta	312	83.97%	Horn inoperative.
Better	11	36.36%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Big Dog	10	80%	Direction indicator lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with requirements.
Bimota	56	92.86%	Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative.
BMW	32,079	90.2%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Branson	16	56.25%	Brake efficiency below minimum requirement.
BSA	563	90.05%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Buell	951	88.33%	Stop lamp missing or inoperative.
Bultaco	15	93.33%	Loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud in the case of multiple fixings.
Cagiva	357	77.87%	Stop lamp missing or inoperative.
Can-Am	1	100%	n/a
CCM	607	82.04%	Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.
CF Moto	5	80%	Brake fluid not visible.
CH Racing	8	87.5%	Position lamp missing or inoperative.
Champ	5	80%	Number plate does not conform to requirements.
Chang Jiang	1	0%	Brake grabbing severely.
Chituma	1	0%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Chunlan	9	66.67%	Brake control insecure.
Classic Custom	1	100%	n/a
Condor	1	100%	n/a
Confederate	1	100%	n/a
Cossack	3	66.67%	Stop lamp missing or inoperative.
CPI	202	64.36%	Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.
CSR	1	100%	n/a
CZ	27	85.19%	Transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn.
Daelim	233	78.54%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Dayang	2	50%	Tyre tread depth too low.
Derbi	607	61.12%	Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.
Di Blassi	1	100%	n/a
Direct Bikes	87	64.37%	Headlamp missing or inoperative.
Dirt Pro	1	0%	Brake efficiency below minimum requirement.
Dorton	1	100%	n/a
Douglas	3	100%	n/a
Ducati	12,190	87.19%	Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.
Easy Rider	162	74.69%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
EVT	3	100%	n/a
Excelsior	1	100%	n/a
Fantic	13	100%	n/a
Francis Barnett	10	90%	Position lamp missing or inoperative.
Garelli	5	100%	n/a
Gas Gas	353	81.87%	Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.
Generic	413	61.99%	Shock absorber not functioning, or leaking severely.
Giantco	6	66.67%	Brake efficiency below minimum requirement.
Gilera	1,956	74.13%	Shock absorber not functioning, or leaking severely.
Greeves	10	90%	Brake grabbing severely.
Hanway	2	100%	n/a
Haotian	41	63.41%	Headlamp missing or inoperative.
Harley-Davidson	22,327	88.18%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Harris	6	83.33%	Shock absorber not functioning, or leaking severely.
Hartford	22	72.73%	Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative.
Hesketh	9	88.89%	Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative.
Honda	114,035	82.81%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Hongdou	5	100%	n/a
Honley	81	59.26%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Huatian	10	60%	Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative.
Huoniao	234	54.7%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Husaberg	211	77.25%	Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.
Husqvarna	776	76.8%	Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.
Hyde Harrier	1	100%	n/a
Hyosung	677	65.88%	Stop lamp missing or inoperative.
Indian	191	89.01%	Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.
Innocenti	21	90.48%	Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with requirements.
Italjet	159	77.36%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
James	3	66.67%	Stop lamp missing or inoperative.
Jawa	52	94.23%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Jialing	11	72.73%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Jincheng	7	100%	n/a
Jinlun	214	57.94%	Stop lamp missing or inoperative.
JM Star	7	42.86%	Fairing or leg shield impeding steering operation.
Jonway	7	28.57%	Shock absorber not functioning, or leaking severely.
Jordan	3	100%	n/a
Kaisar	11	63.64%	Tyre tread depth too low.
Kanuni	7	100%	n/a
Kawasaki	40,917	83.34%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Keen	3	66.67%	Wheel bearing excessively rough.
Keeway	920	63.15%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Kenbo	2	50%	Handlebar fractured, excessively deformed or excessively corroded.
Kinroad	27	62.96%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
KSR Moto	263	59.32%	Transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn.
KTM	8,945	81.2%	Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.
Kymco	2,202	75.52%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Lambretta	3,307	90.69%	Headlamp missing or inoperative.
Laverda	213	90.61%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Leike	1	0%	Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.
Lexmoto	3,298	60.19%	Stop lamp missing or inoperative.
Lifan	354	64.12%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Lifan-Hongda	14	57.14%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
LML	1,089	83.56%	Stop lamp missing or inoperative.
Loncin	2	100%	n/a
Longjia	209	66.51%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Magni	5	80%	Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution.
Malaguti	75	66.67%	Shock absorber not functioning, or leaking severely.
Manet	2	50%	Headlamp missing or inoperative.
Matchless	56	92.86%	Tyre with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords.
MBK	142	66.9%	Stop lamp missing or inoperative.
Megelli	8	37.5%	Suspension pin, bush or joint: excessively worn.
Metisse	11	90.91%	Unsuitable tyre fitted.
Minsk	1	100%	n/a
Mobylette	4	100%	n/a
Modenas	8	87.5%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Mondial	1	100%	n/a
Montesa	29	82.76%	Shock absorber not functioning, or leaking severely.
Morgan	1	100%	n/a
Morini	96	86.46%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Moto Guzzi	3,077	88.53%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Moto Morini	46	84.78%	Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative.
Moto Roma	102	68.63%	Headlamp missing or inoperative.
Motobecane	3	100%	n/a
Motobi	35	65.71%	Shock absorber not functioning, or leaking severely.
Motor Hispania	36	52.78%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Motorini	20	50%	Headlamp missing or inoperative.
Mutt	2	100%	n/a
MV Agusta	861	86.41%	Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.
MZ	476	86.97%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Neco	85	75.29%	Horn inoperative.
Neval	19	84.21%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
NG	6	83.33%	n/a
Nipponia	84	78.57%	Tyre tread depth too low.
Norton	423	92.91%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
NSU	7	100%	n/a
NVT	1	100%	n/a
Ossa	4	50%	Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.
Panther	5	100%	n/a
Paton	1	0%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Peugeot	5,284	73.98%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
PGO	132	75.76%	Tyre tread depth too low.
Piaggio	24,904	80.37%	Tyre tread depth too low.
Pioneer	101	61.39%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
POR	2	50%	Footrest missing or insecure.
Puch	62	85.48%	Brake efficiency below minimum requirement.
Pulse	860	64.07%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Puzey	1	100%	n/a
Qingqi	857	60.44%	Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.
Quadro	4	100%	n/a
Raleigh	13	100%	n/a
Regent	3	66.67%	n/a
Rickman	8	87.5%	Horn inoperative.
Rieju	470	62.77%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Rovigo	2	100%	n/a
Royal Enfield	2,067	88.44%	Stop lamp missing or inoperative.
Rudge	3	100%	n/a
Sachs	190	74.74%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Saiting	4	75%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Sanben	5	80%	Exhaust system leaking or insecure.
Sanya	26	53.85%	Footrest missing or insecure.
Saxon	1	100%	n/a
Scomadi	3	66.67%	Headlamp missing or inoperative.
Scooters India	94	86.17%	Steering head bearings defective or have excessive wear or play.
Scorpa	4	100%	n/a
Scott	1	100%	n/a
Senke	2	100%	n/a
Serveta	10	100%	n/a
SFM	52	50%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Sherco	36	88.89%	Stop lamp missing or inoperative.
Shineray	35	68.57%	Steering head bearings defective or have excessive wear or play.
Siamoto	17	70.59%	Brake efficiency below minimum requirement.
Sil	7	85.71%	Brake efficiency below minimum requirement.
Silk	1	100%	n/a
Simson	1	0%	Headlamp emitted colour or intensity not in accordance with requirements.
Sinnis	206	65.05%	Stop lamp missing or inoperative.
Sinski	3	66.67%	Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.
Sitcar	1	100%	n/a
Skygo	7	42.86%	Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.
Skyjet	104	56.73%	Stop lamp missing or inoperative.
Skyteam	106	76.42%	Stop lamp missing or inoperative.
Skywing	3	100%	n/a
SMC	5	60%	Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm.
Sonik	5	40%	Position lamp missing or inoperative.
SS	1	100%	n/a
Starway	2	50%	Tyre tread depth too low.
Sukida	112	65.18%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Sunbeam	7	100%	n/a
Superbyke	148	55.41%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Suzuki	64,552	82.57%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
SWM	2	100%	n/a
Sym	2,890	73.98%	Tyre tread depth too low.
Taishan	3	66.67%	Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure.
Taiwan Golden Bee	23	52.17%	Shock absorber not functioning, or leaking severely.
Tamoretti	13	69.23%	Binding brake.
TGB	424	72.41%	Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm.
Thumpstar	6	66.67%	Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative.
Thunder Mountain	3	66.67%	Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.
Titan	3	100%	n/a
TM	3	33.33%	Wheel bearing with excessive play.
Tomos	63	82.54%	Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.
Triton	5	80%	Wheels sufficiently misaligned to adversely affect the handling or steering.
Triumph	39,946	87.5%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Ural	49	91.84%	Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released.
Uralmoto	25	92%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Urban	10	30%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Vectrix	10	90%	Tyre tread depth too low.
Velocette	89	95.51%	Stop lamp missing or inoperative.
Velosolex	18	94.44%	Tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned, likely to cause sudden deflation of the tyre.
Vertemati	2	100%	n/a
Vespa	1,027	83.15%	Headlamp missing or inoperative.
Vetric	1	100%	n/a
Victory	677	90.4%	Number plate does not conform to requirements.
Vijay	66	86.36%	Insufficient brake control reserve travel.
Vincent	13	100%	n/a
Voxan	1	100%	n/a
Vulcan	13	61.54%	Insufficient brake control reserve travel.
Wangye	14	64.29%	Binding brake.
Warrior	2	50%	Stop lamp missing or inoperative.
White Knuckle	53	73.58%	Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released.
WK	241	59.75%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Wuyang	11	63.64%	Shock absorber not functioning, or leaking severely.
Xingyue	5	60%	Brake control so insecure that the brake cannot be readily applied.
Yamaha	76,559	81.35%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Yamasaki	2	100%	n/a
YCF	1	100%	n/a
Yiben	1	0%	Headlamp "dip" switch does not operate.
Yiying	12	41.67%	Stop lamp missing or inoperative.
Zennco	2	0%	Spoke missing, cracked, excessively loose, bent or corroded.
Zhongyu	3	100%	n/a
Znen	375	64%	Insufficient brake control reserve travel.
Zongshen	75	80%	Stop lamp missing or inoperative.
Zontes	12	83.33%	Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative.

Tests: 492,067

Average bike pass rate: 82.96%

Most common fail reasons

#	Reason	Fail code	Category	%
1	Headlamp aim outwith limits.	4.1.2(a)	Major	14%
2	Stop lamp missing or inoperative.	4.3.1(a)(ii)	Major	11%
3	Tyre tread depth too low.	5.2.3(e)	Dangerous	11%
4	Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.	4.8.2(a)(ii)	Major	10%
5	Shock absorber not functioning, or leaking severely.	5.3.2(b)	Major	9%
6	Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm.	1.1.13(a)	Dangerous	8%
7	Headlamp missing or inoperative.	4.1.1(a)(ii)	Major	6%
8	Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative.	4.4.1(a)(ii)	Major	6%
9	Position lamp missing or inoperative.	4.2.1(a)	Major	5%
10	Binding brake.	1.2.1(f)	Major	5%

Tests date range: 20th May 2018 to 5th December 2018

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