MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Bike : Generic : Code
Generic Code
Year | Tests | Pass rate | Most common fail reason |
2013 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
2014 | 42 | 61.9% | Headlamp aim outwith limits. |
2015 | 32 | 53.13% | Headlamp aim outwith limits. |
2016 | 27 | 85.19% | Rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative. |
2017 | 19 | 68.42% | Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm. |
2018 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
Tests: 123
Average Generic Code pass rate: 66.67%
Most common fail reasons
# | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
1 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 20% |
2 | Steering head bearings defective or have excessive wear or play. | 2.2.2(f)(i) | Major | 15% |
3 | Brake efficiency below minimum requirement. | 1.2.2(a)(i) | Major | 15% |
4 | Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm. | 1.1.13(a) | Dangerous | 12% |
5 | Transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn. | 6.1.7(c)(i) | Major | 12% |
6 | Binding brake. | 1.2.1(f) | Major | 12% |
7 | Shock absorber not functioning, or leaking severely. | 5.3.2(b) | Major | 12% |
8 | Footrest missing or insecure. | 6.2.12(a) | Major | 10% |
9 | Transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley so loose or worn it is likely to fail. | 6.1.7(c)(ii) | Dangerous | 10% |
10 | Rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative. | 4.7.1(b)(ii) | Major | 10% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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