MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Bike : Generic : Code

Generic Code

YearTestsPass rateMost common fail reason
20131100%n/a
20144261.9%Headlamp aim outwith limits.
20153253.13%Headlamp aim outwith limits.
20162785.19%Rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative.
20171968.42%Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm.
20182100%n/a

Tests: 123

Average Generic Code pass rate: 66.67%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Headlamp aim outwith limits.4.1.2(a)Major20%
2Steering head bearings defective or have excessive wear or play.2.2.2(f)(i)Major15%
3Brake efficiency below minimum requirement.1.2.2(a)(i)Major15%
4Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm.1.1.13(a)Dangerous12%
5Transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn.6.1.7(c)(i)Major12%
6Binding brake.1.2.1(f)Major12%
7Shock absorber not functioning, or leaking severely.5.3.2(b)Major12%
8Footrest missing or insecure.6.2.12(a)Major10%
9Transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley so loose or worn it is likely to fail.6.1.7(c)(ii)Dangerous10%
10Rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative.4.7.1(b)(ii)Major10%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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