MOT Stats

Vehicle types : Bike

Make	Tests	Pass rate	Most common fail reason
Adly	10	100%	n/a
AJP	46	76.09%	Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.
AJS	2,774	71.16%	Headlamp missing or inoperative.
American Ironhorse	3	66.67%	Position lamp missing or inoperative.
API	5	100%	n/a
Aprilia	14,250	81.43%	Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.
Ariel	19	100%	n/a
Armstrong	95	82.11%	Stop lamp missing or inoperative.
ASPT	1	100%	n/a
Atala	3	66.67%	Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative.
Baimo	4	75%	Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative.
Bajaj	47	82.98%	Insufficient brake control reserve travel.
Baotian	535	67.85%	Shock absorber not functioning, or leaking severely.
Baroni	1	0%	Rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative.
Barossa	11	81.82%	Headlamp missing or inoperative.
Batavus	2	100%	n/a
Battistinis	2	100%	n/a
Beeline	112	58.04%	Headlamp missing or inoperative.
Benelli	935	79.57%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Beta	854	82.67%	Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.
Better	10	60%	Tyre tread depth too low.
Big Dog	13	76.92%	Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.
Bigbear	1	100%	n/a
Bimota	73	90.41%	Stop lamp missing or inoperative.
BMW	66,170	91.38%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Boss	1	100%	n/a
Boss Hoss	2	100%	n/a
Bourget	1	100%	n/a
Branson	17	64.71%	Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released.
Brixton	46	67.39%	Horn inoperative.
BSA	287	93.03%	Stop lamp missing or inoperative.
BTM	2	50%	Number plate inscription missing or illegible.
Buell	1,437	88.17%	Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.
Bultaco	10	100%	n/a
Cagiva	503	82.31%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Can-Am	1	100%	n/a
CCM	906	82.45%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
CF Moto	6	66.67%	Brake hose excessively damaged, twisted or stretched.
CH Racing	6	66.67%	Wheel bearing with excessive play.
Champ	3	66.67%	Brake calliper or cylinder cracked or damaged and braking performance not affected.
Chituma	3	100%	n/a
Chunlan	4	25%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
CKR	1	0%	Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released.
Classic Custom	1	100%	n/a
Confederate	2	100%	n/a
CPI	230	66.96%	Headlamp missing or inoperative.
CZ	51	84.31%	Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted.
Daelim	349	71.63%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Dayang	1	100%	n/a
Derbi	975	65.44%	Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.
Direct Bikes	77	70.13%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Dirt Pro	6	83.33%	Transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn.
Douglas	6	83.33%	Headlamp missing or inoperative.
Ducati	24,932	88.9%	Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.
Easy Rider	212	87.26%	Horn inoperative.
EVT	4	75%	Shock absorber not functioning, or leaking severely.
Excelsior	2	100%	n/a
Fantic	9	88.89%	Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.
Francis Barnett	4	100%	n/a
Gamax	1	100%	n/a
Garelli	2	100%	n/a
Gas Gas	708	79.24%	Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.
Geely	1	100%	n/a
Genata	1	0%	Suspension component modified so that the suspension is inoperative or likely to foul other components.
Generic	528	68.37%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Giantco	5	80%	Brake cable, rod or joint insecure.
Gilera	2,411	75.65%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Greeves	4	75%	Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.
Hanway	265	67.92%	Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.
Haotian	23	73.91%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Harley-Davidson	41,844	89.55%	Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.
Harris	5	100%	n/a
Hartford	26	80.77%	Headlamp emitted colour or intensity not in accordance with requirements.
Her Chee	3	100%	n/a
Hesketh	13	92.31%	Position lamp missing or inoperative.
Honda	202,951	84.11%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Hongdou	2	100%	n/a
Hongyan	1	100%	n/a
Honley	148	61.49%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Huatian	12	83.33%	Engine mounting or bracket severely damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement.
Huoniao	232	52.59%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Husaberg	298	79.19%	Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.
Husqvarna	2,508	81.1%	Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.
Hyosung	1,292	68.96%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Indian	617	93.52%	Number plate does not conform to requirements.
Innocenti	4	75%	Stop lamp missing or inoperative.
Italjet	192	85.42%	Stop lamp missing or inoperative.
James	8	100%	n/a
Jawa	85	87.06%	Position lamp missing or inoperative.
Jialing	22	90.91%	Headlamp missing or inoperative.
Jincheng	11	90.91%	Shock absorber not functioning, or leaking severely.
Jinlun	246	65.85%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
JM Star	3	0%	Brake control insecure.
Jonway	5	40%	Horn inoperative.
Jordan	1	100%	n/a
Kaisar	11	45.45%	Wheel bearing excessively rough.
Kanuni	5	80%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Kawasaki	75,546	84.79%	Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.
Kazuma	2	100%	n/a
Keen	3	66.67%	Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar.
Keeway	2,314	63.14%	Stop lamp missing or inoperative.
Kenbo	2	50%	Horn inoperative.
Kinlon	4	75%	Unsuitable tyre fitted.
Kinroad	21	61.9%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
KSR Moto	736	59.51%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
KTM	22,103	82.88%	Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.
Kymco	2,886	76.92%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Lambretta	2,216	90.39%	Headlamp missing or inoperative.
Laverda	196	92.35%	Brake efficiency below minimum requirement.
Leike	1	0%	Shock absorber not functioning, or leaking severely.
Lexmoto	9,689	62.27%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Lifan	352	66.19%	Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.
Lifan-Hongda	19	78.95%	Position lamp missing or inoperative.
LML	2,052	82.41%	Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative.
Loncin	5	80%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Longjia	703	63.58%	Headlamp missing or inoperative.
Magni	2	100%	n/a
Malaguti	94	78.72%	Brake efficiency below minimum requirement.
Manet	2	50%	Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure.
Mash	41	58.54%	Brake efficiency below minimum requirement.
Matchless	41	95.12%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
MBK	159	64.15%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Megelli	10	50%	Headlamp missing or inoperative.
Mobylette	1	100%	n/a
Modenas	15	80%	Headlamp missing or inoperative.
Mondial	124	66.94%	Stop lamp missing or inoperative.
Monnier	1	100%	n/a
Montesa	56	91.07%	Number plate does not conform to requirements.
Morgan	1	100%	n/a
Morini	76	86.84%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Moto Aupa	1	100%	n/a
Moto Guzzi	4,996	88.77%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Moto Morini	59	89.83%	Wheel bearing excessively rough.
Moto Roma	112	64.29%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Motobecane	4	75%	Steering head bearings defective or have excessive wear or play.
Motobi	23	43.48%	Exhaust system leaking or insecure.
Motor Hispania	30	46.67%	Binding brake.
Motorini	308	65.58%	Stop lamp missing or inoperative.
Mutt	481	62.58%	Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.
MV Agusta	1,779	86.85%	Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.
MZ	528	86.74%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Neco	310	68.71%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Neval	23	95.65%	Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative.
New Imperial	1	100%	n/a
NG	6	83.33%	Suspension component insecurely attached.
Nipponia	111	77.48%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Norton	448	90.85%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Norton Villiers	1	100%	n/a
NSU	6	100%	n/a
Ossa	3	100%	n/a
Panther	4	100%	n/a
Paton	1	100%	n/a
Peugeot	8,238	75.88%	Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm.
PGO	131	69.47%	Headlamp missing or inoperative.
Piaggio	38,377	82.56%	Tyre tread depth too low.
Pioneer	126	61.9%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Polaris	1	0%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
POR	8	87.5%	Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim.
Puch	45	88.89%	Horn inoperative.
Pulse	817	66.34%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Qingqi	1,339	61.09%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Quadro	20	80%	Suspension pin, bush or joint: excessively worn.
Raleigh	6	83.33%	Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted.
Regent	6	66.67%	Shock absorber insecurely attached.
Rickman	1	100%	n/a
Rieju	791	62.83%	Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.
Rovigo	1	100%	n/a
Royal Alloy	102	86.27%	Tyre tread depth too low.
Royal Enfield	4,729	89.24%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Rudge	2	100%	n/a
Sachs	249	79.12%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Saiting	2	50%	Position lamp missing or inoperative.
Sanben	4	100%	n/a
Sanglas	1	100%	n/a
Sanya	28	53.57%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Sanyang	1	100%	n/a
Saxon	2	100%	n/a
Scomadi	156	82.05%	Steering head bearings defective or have excessive wear or play.
Scooters India	123	91.87%	Headlamp missing or inoperative.
Scorpa	5	100%	n/a
Scutum	10	100%	n/a
Senke	2	50%	Insufficient brake control reserve travel.
Serveta	10	70%	Stop lamp missing or inoperative.
SFM	61	62.3%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Sherco	119	89.92%	Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.
Shineray	49	69.39%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Siamoto	8	62.5%	Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm.
Sil	7	85.71%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Simson	3	66.67%	Insufficient brake control reserve travel.
Sinnis	753	67.07%	Stop lamp missing or inoperative.
Sinski	2	100%	n/a
Skygo	13	53.85%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Skyjet	79	39.24%	Stop lamp missing or inoperative.
Skyteam	200	76.5%	Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.
SMC	3	66.67%	Shock absorber not functioning, or leaking severely.
Sonik	3	100%	n/a
Starway	2	50%	Shock absorber not functioning, or leaking severely.
Stomp	1	100%	n/a
Sukida	93	64.52%	Insufficient brake control reserve travel.
Sunbeam	4	100%	n/a
Superbyke	125	56.8%	Stop lamp missing or inoperative.
Suzuki	105,169	83.82%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
SWM	124	83.06%	Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.
Sym	4,311	76.01%	Tyre tread depth too low.
Taishan	3	66.67%	Insufficient brake control reserve travel.
Taiwan Golden Bee	15	86.67%	Tyre tread depth too low.
Tamoretti	16	81.25%	Tyre tread depth too low.
TGB	502	71.71%	Binding brake.
Thumpstar	5	60%	Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted.
Thunder Mountain	2	100%	n/a
Titan	4	75%	Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.
TM	6	66.67%	Steering head bearings defective or have excessive wear or play.
Tomos	78	83.33%	Stop lamp missing or inoperative.
Torrot	9	88.89%	Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock.
Triton	1	100%	n/a
Triumph	82,403	88.7%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
UM	78	74.36%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Ural	71	88.73%	Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative.
Uralmoto	38	86.84%	Tyre tread depth too low.
Urban	14	57.14%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
UVM	2	100%	n/a
Vectrix	9	88.89%	Insufficient brake control reserve travel.
Velocette	35	100%	n/a
Velosolex	7	85.71%	Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure.
Vertemati	3	100%	n/a
Vespa	1,142	85.73%	Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative.
Vetric	1	100%	n/a
Victory	1,294	90.26%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Vijay	65	92.31%	Fuel system leaking, or missing or ineffective filler cap.
Vincent	6	100%	n/a
VOR	2	50%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Voxan	2	100%	n/a
Vulcan	10	40%	Transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn.
Wangye	16	75%	Stop lamp missing or inoperative.
Warrior	3	0%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
White Knuckle	62	69.35%	Shock absorber not functioning, or leaking severely.
WK	300	72.33%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Wuyang	13	92.31%	Position lamp missing or inoperative.
Xingyue	6	66.67%	Horn inoperative.
Xinling	2	100%	n/a
Yamaha	134,272	82.8%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Yamasaki	2	50%	Headlamp reflector or lens seriously defective or missing.
YCF	1	100%	n/a
Yinhua	2	0%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Yiying	15	60%	Tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned, likely to cause sudden deflation of the tyre.
Zennco	2	100%	n/a
Zhongyu	1	100%	n/a
Znen	657	63.93%	Headlamp missing or inoperative.
Zongshen	99	67.68%	Transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn.
Zontes	325	59.08%	Stop lamp missing or inoperative.

Tests: 887,338

Average bike pass rate: 84.42%

Most common fail reasons

#	Reason	Fail code	Category	%
1	Headlamp aim outwith limits.	4.1.2(a)	Major	14%
2	Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.	4.8.2(a)(ii)	Major	12%
3	Tyre tread depth too low.	5.2.3(e)	Dangerous	10%
4	Stop lamp missing or inoperative.	4.3.1(a)(ii)	Major	10%
5	Shock absorber not functioning, or leaking severely.	5.3.2(b)	Major	8%
6	Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm.	1.1.13(a)	Dangerous	7%
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	Binding brake.	1.2.1(f)	Major	5%
10	Number plate does not conform to requirements.	0.1(d)	Major	5%

Tests date range:

13th September 2020 to 12th September 2021

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