MOT cost .

Failure index

Every reason cars fail.

555 defect codes that ground UK cars at the MOT, sorted by how often each one shows up. Use as a pre-test checklist, a buyer's inspection list, or an after-the-fact diagnosis.

Filter failures:

No. 01

A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

1,514,421

858 models

No. 02

Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view

1,376,718

1714 models

No. 03

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

1,131,791

1484 models

No. 04

A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened

777,605

385 models

No. 05

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

739,781

588 models

No. 06

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated

696,706

604 models

No. 07

a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm

682,348

1141 models

No. 08

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

613,214

1327 models
Lights & lamps → 173 defect codes
3,929,028 fails
  1. 01

    A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    858 models affected

    1,514,421
  2. 02

    A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

    588 models affected

    739,781
  3. 03

    Headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective

    333 models affected

    479,995
  4. 04

    Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

    287 models affected

    351,945
  5. 05

    The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

    318 models affected

    339,491
  6. 06

    A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    158 models affected

    121,487
  7. 07

    A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED

    243 models affected

    121,088
  8. 08

    Obligatory mirror or device slightly damaged or loose

    155 models affected

    53,871
  9. 09

    A lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    101 models affected

    37,423
  10. 10

    An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

    189 models affected

    27,916
  11. 11

    A lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    111 models affected

    21,059
  12. 12

    Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements

    38 models affected

    18,317
  13. 13

    An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction

    204 models affected

    16,862
  14. 14

    A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

    131 models affected

    10,281
  15. 15

    The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

    218 models affected

    9,686
  16. 16

    Reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface

    84 models affected

    7,363
  17. 17

    Brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator

    201 models affected

    5,429
  18. 18

    Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    34 models affected

    5,122
  19. 19

    The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

    187 models affected

    5,062
  20. 20

    A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

    30 models affected

    4,859
  21. 21

    A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED

    36 models affected

    4,706
  22. 22

    Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

    130 models affected

    2,933
  23. 23

    Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear

    106 models affected

    2,448
  24. 24

    A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

    113 models affected

    2,292
  25. 25

    A reversing lamp inoperative

    25 models affected

    1,914
  26. 26

    A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released

    96 models affected

    1,609
  27. 27

    A lamp missing or inoperative

    78 models affected

    1,436
  28. 28

    A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED

    70 models affected

    1,262
  29. 29

    A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    65 models affected

    1,114
  30. 30

    Lamp not securely attached

    36 models affected

    1,021
  31. 31

    Headlamp reflector or lens seriously defective or missing

    7 models affected

    1,002
  32. 32

    A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

    32 models affected

    979
  33. 33

    Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow

    5 models affected

    965
  34. 34

    Headlamp aim unable to be tested

    25 models affected

    909
  35. 35

    Headlamp levelling device inoperative

    15 models affected

    909
  36. 36

    A stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released

    43 models affected

    867
  37. 37

    A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    5 models affected

    782
  38. 38

    The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

    45 models affected

    724
  39. 39

    Headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective

    12 models affected

    717
  40. 40

    The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

    48 models affected

    669
  41. 41

    A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

    33 models affected

    564
  42. 42

    Rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps

    36 models affected

    479
  43. 43

    A position lamp adversely affected by the operation of any other lamp

    2 models affected

    476
  44. 44

    An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

    52 models affected

    438
  45. 45

    An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

    10 models affected

    428
  46. 46

    A direction indicator lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    8 models affected

    397
  47. 47

    A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED

    30 models affected

    331
  48. 48

    Reflector colour or position not in accordance with the requirements

    31 models affected

    323
  49. 49

    Front or rear fog lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements

    10 models affected

    319
  50. 50

    A headlamp cleaning device inoperative in the case of LED or gas discharge systems (HID)

    36 models affected

    293
  51. 51

    Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements

    21 models affected

    265
  52. 52

    Stop lamps all missing or inoperative

    9 models affected

    261
  53. 53

    A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    23 models affected

    260
  54. 54

    Headlamp aim unable to be tested

    17 models affected

    214
  55. 55

    A direction indicator lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    7 models affected

    196
  56. 56

    A lamp not securely attached

    16 models affected

    180
  57. 57

    A lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    6 models affected

    145
  58. 58

    Flexible brake hose slightly damaged, chafed or twisted

    6 models affected

    126
  59. 59

    Headlamp not securely attached

    5 models affected

    122
  60. 60

    A lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    13 models affected

    119
  61. 61

    Front or rear fog lamp switch inoperative or not operating in accordance with the requirements

    4 models affected

    116
  62. 62

    A direction indicator lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    13 models affected

    115
  63. 63

    Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements

    6 models affected

    108
  64. 64

    Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements

    5 models affected

    107
  65. 65

    A rear registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear

    14 models affected

    103
  66. 66

    Obligatory mirror or device slightly damaged or loose

    9 models affected

    95
  67. 67

    A registration plate lamp not securely attached

    5 models affected

    95
  68. 68

    A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

    4 models affected

    90
  69. 69

    A stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements

    9 models affected

    74
  70. 70

    A lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    6 models affected

    62
  71. 71

    A front or rear fog lamp not securely attached

    13 models affected

    61
  72. 72

    A lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    12 models affected

    58
  73. 73

    A mandatory tell-tale for direction indicators missing or inoperative

    8 models affected

    57
  74. 74

    Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    8 models affected

    55
  75. 75

    Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements

    7 models affected

    47
  76. 76

    Headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective

    5 models affected

    47
  77. 77

    A lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    16 models affected

    47
  78. 78

    Indicator or hazard warning switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements

    2 models affected

    41
  79. 79

    A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

    1 models affected

    40
  80. 80

    Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements

    4 models affected

    40
  81. 81

    A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    4 models affected

    36
  82. 82

    A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

    9 models affected

    36
  83. 83

    A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

    1 models affected

    36
  84. 84

    A front or rear fog lamp not securely attached

    4 models affected

    33
  85. 85

    Indicator switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements

    1 models affected

    29
  86. 86

    Reflector not securely attached

    4 models affected

    29
  87. 87

    Flexible brake hose slightly damaged, chafed or twisted

    3 models affected

    26
  88. 88

    Indicator switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements

    4 models affected

    26
  89. 89

    A lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected

    2 models affected

    25
  90. 90

    Front or rear fog lamp switch inoperative or not operating in accordance with the requirements

    3 models affected

    25
  91. 91

    Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements

    2 models affected

    23
  92. 92

    Obligatory mirror or device slightly damaged or loose

    1 models affected

    23
  93. 93

    Headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective

    2 models affected

    23
  94. 94

    Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements

    3 models affected

    23
  95. 95

    Front or rear fog lamp switch inoperative or not operating in accordance with the requirements

    2 models affected

    22
  96. 96

    Lamp showing red light to the front, white light to the rear or has heavily reduced light intensity

    2 models affected

    20
  97. 97

    Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements

    4 models affected

    20
  98. 98

    Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

    3 models affected

    18
  99. 99

    Lamp not securely attached

    2 models affected

    18
  100. 100

    Flexible brake hose slightly damaged, chafed or twisted

    2 models affected

    18
  101. 101

    A front or rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    3 models affected

    17
  102. 102

    A lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    5 models affected

    17
  103. 103

    A stop lamp position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements

    3 models affected

    17
  104. 104

    Reflector colour or position not in accordance with the requirements

    2 models affected

    16
  105. 105

    Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear

    2 models affected

    12
  106. 106

    Brake fluid warning light illuminated or defective

    2 models affected

    12
  107. 107

    Light source and lamp not compatible

    1 models affected

    12
  108. 108

    A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    3 models affected

    11
  109. 109

    A front or rear fog lamp likely to become detached

    2 models affected

    10
  110. 110

    A reversing lamp lens defective

    3 models affected

    10
  111. 111

    A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

    1 models affected

    10
  112. 112

    The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

    3 models affected

    10
  113. 113

    A lamp not securely attached

    1 models affected

    10
  114. 114

    A reversing lamp not securely attached

    1 models affected

    9
  115. 115

    A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

    1 models affected

    9
  116. 116

    Headlamp ‘on’ switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements

    1 models affected

    9
  117. 117

    A stop lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements

    1 models affected

    8
  118. 118

    Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements

    2 models affected

    8
  119. 119

    A mandatory tell-tale for direction indicators missing or inoperative

    1 models affected

    8
  120. 120

    Front or rear fog lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements

    2 models affected

    7
  121. 121

    Lamp showing red light to the front, white light to the rear or has heavily reduced light intensity

    1 models affected

    7
  122. 122

    Front or rear fog lamp switch inoperative or not operating in accordance with the requirements

    2 models affected

    7
  123. 123

    Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements

    1 models affected

    6
  124. 124

    Reflector likely to become detached

    1 models affected

    6
  125. 125

    Reversing lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements

    2 models affected

    6
  126. 126

    A lamp not securely attached

    1 models affected

    6
  127. 127

    A lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    2 models affected

    6
  128. 128

    Lamp not securely attached

    2 models affected

    6
  129. 129

    A stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp

    1 models affected

    6
  130. 130

    Lamp showing red light to the front, white light to the rear or has heavily reduced light intensity

    1 models affected

    6
  131. 131

    A position lamp adversely affected by the operation of any other lamp

    2 models affected

    6
  132. 132

    A mandatory tell-tale for main beam headlamp or rear fog lamp missing or inoperative

    2 models affected

    6
  133. 133

    A lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected

    2 models affected

    5
  134. 134

    A lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected

    2 models affected

    5
  135. 135

    The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

    3 models affected

    5
  136. 136

    Indicator or hazard warning switch inoperative

    2 models affected

    5
  137. 137

    Reflector colour or position not in accordance with the requirements

    1 models affected

    4
  138. 138

    The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

    1 models affected

    4
  139. 139

    Headlamp reflector or lens seriously defective or missing

    2 models affected

    4
  140. 140

    Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements

    2 models affected

    4
  141. 141

    Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements

    2 models affected

    4
  142. 142

    A lamp with a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour

    1 models affected

    4
  143. 143

    A lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected

    2 models affected

    4
  144. 144

    Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements

    1 models affected

    4
  145. 145

    Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements

    1 models affected

    4
  146. 146

    Stop lamps remain on when the brakes are released

    1 models affected

    4
  147. 147

    Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated

    1 models affected

    4
  148. 148

    Flexible brake hose slightly damaged, chafed or twisted

    2 models affected

    3
  149. 149

    A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

    1 models affected

    3
  150. 150

    A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

    1 models affected

    3
  151. 151

    A stop lamp not securely attached

    2 models affected

    3
  152. 152

    Mandatory headlamps, intended to be a matched pair, are not the same shape, size or colour

    1 models affected

    3
  153. 153

    A lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    1 models affected

    3
  154. 154

    A headlamp cleaning device inoperative

    1 models affected

    2
  155. 155

    Defective lens

    1 models affected

    2
  156. 156

    A stop lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements

    1 models affected

    2
  157. 157

    A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    1 models affected

    2
  158. 158

    Lamp showing red light to the front, white light to the rear or has heavily reduced light intensity

    1 models affected

    2
  159. 159

    A stop lamp not showing a steady red light or has significantly reduced light intensity

    1 models affected

    2
  160. 160

    Headlamp ‘dip’ switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements

    1 models affected

    2
  161. 161

    A direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp

    1 models affected

    2
  162. 162

    Lamp likely to become detached

    1 models affected

    2
  163. 163

    A stop lamp switch with a delay in operation

    1 models affected

    2
  164. 164

    A outline marker lamp adversely affected by the operation of any other lamp

    1 models affected

    2
  165. 165

    Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear

    1 models affected

    1
  166. 166

    Headlamp reflector or lens seriously defective or missing

    1 models affected

    1
  167. 167

    Reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface

    1 models affected

    1
  168. 168

    Reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface

    1 models affected

    1
  169. 169

    Headlamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements

    1 models affected

    1
  170. 170

    A lamp not securely attached

    1 models affected

    1
  171. 171

    Front or rear fog lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements

    1 models affected

    1
  172. 172

    A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED

    1 models affected

    1
  173. 173

    A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

    1 models affected

    1
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Glass & mirrors → 24 defect codes
2,424,122 fails
  1. 01

    Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view

    1714 models affected

    1,376,718
  2. 02

    Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

    1327 models affected

    613,214
  3. 03

    Wiper blade defective

    1270 models affected

    351,005
  4. 04

    Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen

    468 models affected

    68,894
  5. 05

    Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen

    384 models affected

    13,027
  6. 06

    Windscreen or window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view

    61 models affected

    835
  7. 07

    Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured and affecting the driver's view of the road or of an obligatory external mirror

    32 models affected

    114
  8. 08

    Windscreen or window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view

    14 models affected

    91
  9. 09

    An obstruction within the driver's field of view that materially affects his view in front or to the sides outside the swept area of windscreen

    8 models affected

    43
  10. 10

    Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not affecting driver's view

    9 models affected

    34
  11. 11

    Obligatory mirror or device inoperative, excessively damaged or insecure

    4 models affected

    24
  12. 12

    Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen

    7 models affected

    22
  13. 13

    Windscreen or window in an unacceptable condition e.g. due to excessive scratching

    6 models affected

    14
  14. 14

    Obligatory mirror or device not providing an adequate view to the rear

    1 models affected

    13
  15. 15

    Obligatory mirror or device missing

    3 models affected

    13
  16. 16

    Wiper not operating or missing

    3 models affected

    13
  17. 17

    An obstruction significantly affecting the driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen or an obligatory external mirror not visible

    7 models affected

    10
  18. 18

    Obligatory mirror or device inoperative, excessively damaged or insecure

    3 models affected

    7
  19. 19

    Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

    2 models affected

    7
  20. 20

    Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view

    3 models affected

    7
  21. 21

    Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected

    2 models affected

    6
  22. 22

    Obligatory mirror or device not providing an adequate view to the rear

    4 models affected

    5
  23. 23

    Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not affecting driver's view

    1 models affected

    4
  24. 24

    An obstruction within the driver's field of view that materially affects his view in front or to the sides outside the swept area of windscreen

    1 models affected

    2
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Tyres & wheels → 64 defect codes
2,032,490 fails
  1. 01

    Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

    1484 models affected

    1,131,791
  2. 02

    A tyre cords visible or damaged

    1173 models affected

    426,235
  3. 03

    A tyre seriously damaged

    1276 models affected

    340,943
  4. 04

    A tyre seriously damaged

    668 models affected

    40,718
  5. 05

    A tyre seriously damaged

    410 models affected

    27,551
  6. 06

    A tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

    272 models affected

    12,880
  7. 07

    Brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle.

    64 models affected

    8,582
  8. 08

    A wheel bearing excessively rough

    13 models affected

    8,277
  9. 09

    Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

    175 models affected

    6,883
  10. 10

    A wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud

    148 models affected

    6,851
  11. 11

    A wheel bearing with excessive play

    20 models affected

    4,379
  12. 12

    Any fracture or welding defect on a wheel

    68 models affected

    4,213
  13. 13

    A tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. This includes any lifting of the tread rubber

    221 models affected

    3,949
  14. 14

    Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution.

    199 models affected

    3,406
  15. 15

    Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution

    96 models affected

    1,725
  16. 16

    A wheel bearing with excessive play

    46 models affected

    676
  17. 17

    A tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre

    43 models affected

    579
  18. 18

    Tyre obviously under inflated

    70 models affected

    444
  19. 19

    Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

    48 models affected

    415
  20. 20

    A tyre cords visible or damaged

    64 models affected

    269
  21. 21

    A wheel bearing excessively rough

    22 models affected

    244
  22. 22

    Tyres on the same axle or on twin wheels are different sizes

    36 models affected

    172
  23. 23

    Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

    11 models affected

    154
  24. 24

    A tyre not fitted in compliance with the manufacturers sidewall instruction

    32 models affected

    138
  25. 25

    A tyre load capacity or speed rating not in accordance with the minimum requirements

    3 models affected

    135
  26. 26

    Braking effort inadequate at a wheel

    3 models affected

    122
  27. 27

    A tyre not fitted in accordance with the direction of rotation marked on the side wall

    11 models affected

    119
  28. 28

    A tyre load capacity load capacity insufficient for the presented axle weight

    3 models affected

    72
  29. 29

    A wheel badly distorted or wear between wheel and hub at spigot mounting

    11 models affected

    68
  30. 30

    A tyre fouling a part of the vehicle

    8 models affected

    61
  31. 31

    A wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up or directional control impaired

    7 models affected

    48
  32. 32

    Braking effort not recording at a wheel

    2 models affected

    37
  33. 33

    Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

    1 models affected

    35
  34. 34

    An unsuitable tyre fitted

    3 models affected

    32
  35. 35

    On a motorcycle with two front or rear wheels, there is inadequate braking effort at a wheel

    4 models affected

    26
  36. 36

    Brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle.

    6 models affected

    25
  37. 37

    On a motorcycle with two front or rear wheels, there is no recorded brake effort at a wheel

    4 models affected

    25
  38. 38

    A tyre with a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, including any lifting of the tread rubber

    4 models affected

    22
  39. 39

    A tyre cords exposed or damaged

    5 models affected

    20
  40. 40

    Brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle.

    1 models affected

    20
  41. 41

    Any fracture or welding defect on a wheel

    3 models affected

    19
  42. 42

    A wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up

    4 models affected

    15
  43. 43

    A wheel excessively corroded, damaged or distorted

    4 models affected

    14
  44. 44

    Abnormal lag in brake operation on a wheel

    3 models affected

    14
  45. 45

    A tyre with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    3 models affected

    13
  46. 46

    A brake on any wheel grabbing severely

    2 models affected

    11
  47. 47

    A tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim

    2 models affected

    8
  48. 48

    A brake on any wheel grabbing severely

    3 models affected

    6
  49. 49

    Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution

    1 models affected

    5
  50. 50

    Brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle.

    3 models affected

    5
  51. 51

    A tyre with a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, including any lifting of the tread rubber

    2 models affected

    5
  52. 52

    A wheel spindle locking device missing or ineffective

    1 models affected

    5
  53. 53

    Braking effort inadequate at a wheel

    1 models affected

    4
  54. 54

    Tyres on the same axle or on twin wheels are different sizes

    1 models affected

    3
  55. 55

    Wheels of a solo motorcycle sufficiently misaligned to adversely affect the handling or steering

    1 models affected

    3
  56. 56

    A loose wheel spindle or securing nut(s) or locking device missing or insecure

    1 models affected

    3
  57. 57

    A brake on any wheel grabbing severely

    1 models affected

    3
  58. 58

    Wheels of a solo motorcycle sufficiently misaligned to adversely affect the handling or steering

    1 models affected

    3
  59. 59

    A wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up or directional control impaired

    1 models affected

    2
  60. 60

    A wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud in the case of a single fixing, or more than one loose or missing in the case of multiple fixings.

    1 models affected

    2
  61. 61

    A brake on any wheel grabbing severely

    1 models affected

    2
  62. 62

    An unsuitable tyre fitted

    1 models affected

    2
  63. 63

    Brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 50% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on a steered axle

    1 models affected

    1
  64. 64

    Free play in the steering, measured at the rim of the steering wheel is excessive to the extent that safe steering is affected

    1 models affected

    1
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Suspension → 58 defect codes
3,260,365 fails
  1. 01

    A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened

    385 models affected

    777,605
  2. 02

    A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

    448 models affected

    536,592
  3. 03

    A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

    397 models affected

    501,048
  4. 04

    A suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    332 models affected

    421,845
  5. 05

    The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

    249 models affected

    241,925
  6. 06

    A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage

    391 models affected

    212,070
  7. 07

    A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

    142 models affected

    146,465
  8. 08

    A suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    128 models affected

    113,350
  9. 09

    A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

    156 models affected

    104,104
  10. 10

    A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

    84 models affected

    56,555
  11. 11

    A shock absorber bush excessively worn

    32 models affected

    46,048
  12. 12

    A stub axle swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn

    5 models affected

    32,213
  13. 13

    A suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    40 models affected

    22,561
  14. 14

    A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

    32 models affected

    18,791
  15. 15

    A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

    27 models affected

    10,578
  16. 16

    A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely

    155 models affected

    6,092
  17. 17

    A suspension component excessively damaged or corroded

    9 models affected

    3,002
  18. 18

    A suspension component excessively damaged or corroded

    6 models affected

    2,035
  19. 19

    A suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    5 models affected

    1,661
  20. 20

    A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

    19 models affected

    1,295
  21. 21

    A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

    5 models affected

    1,007
  22. 22

    A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely

    31 models affected

    906
  23. 23

    A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn

    5 models affected

    450
  24. 24

    A suspension component fractured or likely to fail

    7 models affected

    371
  25. 25

    A suspension pin, bush or joint likely to become detached

    21 models affected

    327
  26. 26

    A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened

    3 models affected

    240
  27. 27

    The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

    2 models affected

    210
  28. 28

    A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

    4 models affected

    208
  29. 29

    A suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    4 models affected

    172
  30. 30

    A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

    14 models affected

    155
  31. 31

    A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

    3 models affected

    100
  32. 32

    A suspension component missing, likely to become detached or directional stability impaired

    1 models affected

    98
  33. 33

    The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

    2 models affected

    63
  34. 34

    A shock absorber which has negligible damping effect

    5 models affected

    34
  35. 35

    A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened

    4 models affected

    26
  36. 36

    A shock absorber bush excessively worn

    3 models affected

    20
  37. 37

    A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

    3 models affected

    17
  38. 38

    A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened

    3 models affected

    16
  39. 39

    A suspension component excessively damaged or corroded

    1 models affected

    16
  40. 40

    A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

    1 models affected

    15
  41. 41

    A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

    3 models affected

    13
  42. 42

    A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

    3 models affected

    8
  43. 43

    A shock absorber missing or likely to become detached

    2 models affected

    8
  44. 44

    A suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    1 models affected

    6
  45. 45

    A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

    1 models affected

    5
  46. 46

    A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

    1 models affected

    5
  47. 47

    A suspension component missing, likely to become detached or directional stability impaired

    1 models affected

    4
  48. 48

    A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened

    1 models affected

    4
  49. 49

    A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened

    1 models affected

    4
  50. 50

    A suspension component missing, likely to become detached or directional stability impaired

    1 models affected

    3
  51. 51

    A suspension component excessively damaged or corroded

    1 models affected

    3
  52. 52

    A suspension component fractured or likely to fail

    1 models affected

    3
  53. 53

    A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

    1 models affected

    3
  54. 54

    A suspension component excessively damaged or corroded

    1 models affected

    3
  55. 55

    A suspension component with an unsafe modification

    1 models affected

    2
  56. 56

    A spring insecurely attached to chassis or axle

    1 models affected

    2
  57. 57

    A suspension component missing, likely to become detached or directional stability impaired

    1 models affected

    2
  58. 58

    A suspension component with an unsafe modification

    1 models affected

    1
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Exhaust & emissions → 28 defect codes
1,288,365 fails
  1. 01

    A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated

    604 models affected

    696,706
  2. 02

    A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

    397 models affected

    452,004
  3. 03

    Exhaust system leaking or insecure

    138 models affected

    109,161
  4. 04

    Exhaust system leaking or insecure

    23 models affected

    12,701
  5. 05

    Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits

    56 models affected

    11,789
  6. 06

    Emissions levels exceed default limits

    26 models affected

    2,240
  7. 07

    Emissions levels exceed default limits

    36 models affected

    1,283
  8. 08

    Emissions levels exceed default limits

    25 models affected

    908
  9. 09

    Emissions test unable to be completed

    20 models affected

    514
  10. 10

    Exhaust system leaking or insecure

    13 models affected

    268
  11. 11

    Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted

    23 models affected

    250
  12. 12

    Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits

    6 models affected

    202
  13. 13

    Emissions levels exceed default limits

    8 models affected

    67
  14. 14

    Emissions levels exceed default limits

    2 models affected

    61
  15. 15

    A transmission shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated

    5 models affected

    41
  16. 16

    Emissions levels exceed default limits

    12 models affected

    41
  17. 17

    A transmission shaft bearing excessively worn

    6 models affected

    33
  18. 18

    An exhaust silencer marked ‘NOT FOR ROAD USE’, ‘TRACK USE ONLY’ or similar words

    2 models affected

    19
  19. 19

    Emissions test unable to be completed

    4 models affected

    18
  20. 20

    Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted

    2 models affected

    14
  21. 21

    A transmission shaft bearing housing likely to fail

    3 models affected

    10
  22. 22

    An induction or exhaust leak that could affect emissions levels

    2 models affected

    9
  23. 23

    Exhaust system leaking or insecure

    1 models affected

    9
  24. 24

    A transmission shaft bearing housing fractured or insecure

    2 models affected

    5
  25. 25

    A transmission shaft bearing likely to break up

    1 models affected

    4
  26. 26

    An induction or exhaust leak that could affect emissions levels

    1 models affected

    4
  27. 27

    A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

    1 models affected

    2
  28. 28

    A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated

    1 models affected

    2
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Brakes → 65 defect codes
1,592,349 fails
  1. 01

    a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm

    1141 models affected

    682,348
  2. 02

    Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded

    249 models affected

    356,097
  3. 03

    Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement

    406 models affected

    304,675
  4. 04

    Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake

    232 models affected

    103,374
  5. 05

    Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn

    437 models affected

    54,829
  6. 06

    Parking brake inoperative on one side

    86 models affected

    38,059
  7. 07

    Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    73 models affected

    29,691
  8. 08

    Service brake efficiency below minimum requirement

    60 models affected

    5,505
  9. 09

    Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm

    142 models affected

    4,659
  10. 10

    Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake

    109 models affected

    2,516
  11. 11

    Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured

    124 models affected

    2,163
  12. 12

    Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

    28 models affected

    1,787
  13. 13

    Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement

    4 models affected

    1,554
  14. 14

    A flexible brake hose excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched

    8 models affected

    1,307
  15. 15

    Brake efficiency below minimum requirement

    49 models affected

    1,043
  16. 16

    Brake control has insufficient reserve travel

    17 models affected

    449
  17. 17

    Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn

    14 models affected

    351
  18. 18

    Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake

    25 models affected

    278
  19. 19

    A brake lining or pad contaminated with oil, grease etc

    19 models affected

    264
  20. 20

    A brake hose ferrule excessively corroded

    4 models affected

    195
  21. 21

    Parking brake control missing, defective or inoperative

    15 models affected

    162
  22. 22

    Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing, loose or worn smooth

    15 models affected

    159
  23. 23

    Parking brake control missing, defective or inoperative

    11 models affected

    148
  24. 24

    Brake control has insufficient reserve travel

    12 models affected

    139
  25. 25

    Brake performance unable to be tested

    31 models affected

    105
  26. 26

    A service brake control has insufficient reserve travel

    8 models affected

    77
  27. 27

    Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake

    8 models affected

    63
  28. 28

    Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured

    8 models affected

    52
  29. 29

    Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    3 models affected

    41
  30. 30

    Brake fluid below minimum mark

    4 models affected

    41
  31. 31

    Brake performance unable to be tested

    6 models affected

    30
  32. 32

    Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported

    2 models affected

    17
  33. 33

    Flexible brake hose excessively damaged, chafed, twisted or stretched

    5 models affected

    15
  34. 34

    Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured

    2 models affected

    13
  35. 35

    Brake lining or pad missing or incorrectly mounted

    3 models affected

    12
  36. 36

    Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured

    1 models affected

    12
  37. 37

    Electronic parking brake MIL indicates a malfunction

    6 models affected

    12
  38. 38

    Brake fluid below minimum mark

    3 models affected

    10
  39. 39

    Brake control so positioned, bent or shortened that the brake cannot be readily applied.

    1 models affected

    9
  40. 40

    a brake lining or pad contaminated with oil, grease etc

    1 models affected

    8
  41. 41

    Brake lining or pad missing or incorrectly mounted

    1 models affected

    8
  42. 42

    Brake fluid below minimum mark

    4 models affected

    8
  43. 43

    Brake control not releasing correctly so that the functionality of brakes affected

    1 models affected

    6
  44. 44

    Hydraulic fluid leak from a brake valve

    2 models affected

    6
  45. 45

    Flexible brake hose excessively damaged, chafed, twisted or stretched

    2 models affected

    5
  46. 46

    a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm

    1 models affected

    4
  47. 47

    Brake control not releasing correctly

    1 models affected

    4
  48. 48

    Brake hoses or connections leaking on air brake systems

    1 models affected

    4
  49. 49

    Brake control not releasing correctly

    1 models affected

    4
  50. 50

    A brake hose ferrule excessively corroded

    1 models affected

    3
  51. 51

    Service brake efficiency below minimum requirement

    1 models affected

    3
  52. 52

    Brake hose damaged and likely to fail

    1 models affected

    3
  53. 53

    Brake fluid not visible

    1 models affected

    3
  54. 54

    when fully applied, the parking brake is incapable of holding the vehicle on a 16% gradient

    1 models affected

    2
  55. 55

    Brake hose bulging under pressure

    1 models affected

    2
  56. 56

    Brake fluid contaminated

    1 models affected

    2
  57. 57

    Brake control so positioned, bent or shortened that the brake cannot be readily applied.

    1 models affected

    2
  58. 58

    Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement

    1 models affected

    2
  59. 59

    Brake fluid not visible

    1 models affected

    2
  60. 60

    Brakes imbalance across an axle such that the vehicle deviates excessively from a straight line

    1 models affected

    2
  61. 61

    Leaking brake pipe or connection on a hydraulic system

    1 models affected

    1
  62. 62

    Leaking brake pipe or connection on a hydraulic system

    1 models affected

    1
  63. 63

    Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing, loose or worn smooth

    1 models affected

    1
  64. 64

    Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    1 models affected

    1
  65. 65

    Master cylinder defective but brake still operating

    1 models affected

    1
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Steering → 18 defect codes
762,756 fails
  1. 01

    Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated

    225 models affected

    340,379
  2. 02

    A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play

    200 models affected

    326,251
  3. 03

    Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

    38 models affected

    78,327
  4. 04

    Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

    53 models affected

    9,090
  5. 05

    Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated

    2 models affected

    2,961
  6. 06

    Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

    5 models affected

    1,759
  7. 07

    Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated

    32 models affected

    1,429
  8. 08

    Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play

    59 models affected

    1,380
  9. 09

    Steering head bearings have excessive wear or play

    31 models affected

    622
  10. 10

    Steering box leaking oil

    1 models affected

    241
  11. 11

    A steering linkage component with excessive movement between components or likely to become detached

    1 models affected

    230
  12. 12

    Steering ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated

    2 models affected

    34
  13. 13

    Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated

    1 models affected

    18
  14. 14

    Steering lock missing or not functioning

    3 models affected

    14
  15. 15

    Steering head bearings have excessive wear or play

    1 models affected

    11
  16. 16

    A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play

    2 models affected

    7
  17. 17

    Steering head bearings in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected

    1 models affected

    2
  18. 18

    Steering linkage fouling any part of the motorcycle

    1 models affected

    1
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Other → 105 defect codes
261,878 fails
  1. 01

    Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction

    383 models affected

    86,097
  2. 02

    Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer

    180 models affected

    54,299
  3. 03

    Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction

    291 models affected

    50,524
  4. 04

    A battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    81 models affected

    22,219
  5. 05

    Audible warning inoperative

    69 models affected

    14,407
  6. 06

    Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    414 models affected

    11,804
  7. 07

    Warning device shows system malfunction

    54 models affected

    6,707
  8. 08

    Rate of flashing not between 60 and 120 times per minute

    75 models affected

    1,986
  9. 09

    Fuel system leaking, or missing or ineffective filler cap

    6 models affected

    1,970
  10. 10

    Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    103 models affected

    1,919
  11. 11

    Smoke opacity levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limit

    26 models affected

    1,734
  12. 12

    Audible warning not working

    78 models affected

    1,441
  13. 13

    A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn

    59 models affected

    1,317
  14. 14

    Projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    54 models affected

    746
  15. 15

    A footrest missing or insecure

    31 models affected

    710
  16. 16

    ESC MIL indicates a system malfunction

    30 models affected

    579
  17. 17

    Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar

    22 models affected

    408
  18. 18

    A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn

    20 models affected

    324
  19. 19

    Contaminated with oil, grease etc

    21 models affected

    278
  20. 20

    A door will not open using the relevant control or close properly

    6 models affected

    264
  21. 21

    Smoke opacity levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limit

    3 models affected

    234
  22. 22

    Number plate showing an incorrect registration

    44 models affected

    219
  23. 23

    Smoke opacity levels exceed default limit

    9 models affected

    175
  24. 24

    Rate of flashing not between 60 and 120 times per minute

    3 models affected

    163
  25. 25

    Rate of flashing not between 60 and 120 times per minute

    10 models affected

    118
  26. 26

    Number plate missing or so insecure that it is likely to fall off

    23 models affected

    106
  27. 27

    Number plate inscription missing or illegible

    24 models affected

    98
  28. 28

    A king pin loose in the axle beam

    1 models affected

    91
  29. 29

    Actuator leaking and braking performance not affected

    5 models affected

    75
  30. 30

    A bonnet that cannot be safely secured in the closed position

    5 models affected

    73
  31. 31

    A transmission belt or chain excessively tight

    6 models affected

    59
  32. 32

    A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn

    3 models affected

    58
  33. 33

    Rate of flashing not between 60 and 120 times per minute

    2 models affected

    38
  34. 34

    Missing break glass hammer (where required)

    2 models affected

    37
  35. 35

    A throttle control not functioning correctly

    5 models affected

    36
  36. 36

    A driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended.

    3 models affected

    36
  37. 37

    Fuel system leaking excessively or a risk of fire

    2 models affected

    34
  38. 38

    Emission control equipment fitted by the manufacturer missing, obviously modified or obviously defective

    5 models affected

    31
  39. 39

    Bumper insecure or with damage likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

    10 models affected

    24
  40. 40

    An engine mounting/bracket severely damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement

    3 models affected

    24
  41. 41

    Number plate missing or so insecure that it is likely to fall off

    8 models affected

    24
  42. 42

    A throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is affected

    4 models affected

    24
  43. 43

    Audible warning sound not in accordance with requirements

    3 models affected

    23
  44. 44

    A footrest missing or insecure

    7 models affected

    22
  45. 45

    A door will not open using the relevant control or close properly

    3 models affected

    17
  46. 46

    Retractable step not operating correctly.

    2 models affected

    17
  47. 47

    Handlebar mounting insecure

    3 models affected

    16
  48. 48

    Fuel system leaking, or missing or ineffective filler cap

    4 models affected

    14
  49. 49

    Emission control equipment fitted by the manufacturer missing, obviously modified or obviously defective

    2 models affected

    12
  50. 50

    A rider’s seat missing or insecure

    2 models affected

    12
  51. 51

    An engine mounting or bracket severely damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement

    2 models affected

    12
  52. 52

    Number plate showing an incorrect registration

    3 models affected

    11
  53. 53

    Emission control equipment fitted by the manufacturer missing, obviously modified or obviously defective

    2 models affected

    10
  54. 54

    A trailer electrical socket insecure

    2 models affected

    10
  55. 55

    A 13 pin trailer socket not functioning correctly

    4 models affected

    10
  56. 56

    Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock

    3 models affected

    9
  57. 57

    Rate of flashing not between 60 and 120 times per minute

    1 models affected

    8
  58. 58

    emits excessive dense blue or clearly visible black smoke during acceleration which would obscure the view of other road users

    2 models affected

    8
  59. 59

    Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock

    2 models affected

    7
  60. 60

    A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley so loose or worn it is likely to fail

    1 models affected

    7
  61. 61

    An emergency exit sign missing

    1 models affected

    7
  62. 62

    Electrical wiring insecure or inadequately secured

    1 models affected

    6
  63. 63

    Number plate inscription missing or illegible

    2 models affected

    6
  64. 64

    A passenger seat insecure

    1 models affected

    6
  65. 65

    Cable damaged or knotted

    1 models affected

    6
  66. 66

    Warning device shows system malfunction

    2 models affected

    5
  67. 67

    Fuel tank, pipe or hose insecure

    1 models affected

    5
  68. 68

    A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley so loose or worn it is likely to fail

    2 models affected

    5
  69. 69

    Cable, rod or joint insecure

    1 models affected

    5
  70. 70

    evidence that the original webbing has been cut and/or reworked. e.g. belts knotted, fraying or fluffing removed/sealed by burning etc. (see note a)

    1 models affected

    5
  71. 71

    Smoke opacity levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limit

    1 models affected

    4
  72. 72

    Master cylinder reservoir cap missing

    1 models affected

    4
  73. 73

    A bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated, ineffective or insecure

    2 models affected

    4
  74. 74

    A driver's seat moving inadvertently or backrest cannot be retained in the upright position

    1 models affected

    4
  75. 75

    Warning device not working

    1 models affected

    4
  76. 76

    Test item unable to be tested or completed

    1 models affected

    3
  77. 77

    Any braking system component insecure or inadequately mounted

    1 models affected

    3
  78. 78

    Fluid leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users

    1 models affected

    3
  79. 79

    Bumper insecure or with damage likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

    1 models affected

    3
  80. 80

    Fuel system leaking, or missing or ineffective filler cap

    1 models affected

    3
  81. 81

    An obvious leak from any part of the system

    1 models affected

    3
  82. 82

    Emission control equipment fitted by the manufacturer missing, obviously modified or obviously defective

    1 models affected

    3
  83. 83

    emits excessive dense blue or clearly visible black smoke during acceleration which would obscure the view of other road users

    1 models affected

    3
  84. 84

    Audible warning sound not in accordance with requirements

    1 models affected

    3
  85. 85

    Emission control equipment fitted by the manufacturer missing, obviously modified or obviously defective

    1 models affected

    3
  86. 86

    Restriction in the movement of the handlebars from lock to lock

    1 models affected

    2
  87. 87

    A body panel or body component likely to become detached

    1 models affected

    2
  88. 88

    Electrical wiring insecure or inadequately secured

    1 models affected

    2
  89. 89

    Restriction in free movement of the braking system

    1 models affected

    2
  90. 90

    A 13 pin trailer socket not functioning at all

    1 models affected

    2
  91. 91

    A battery leaking

    1 models affected

    2
  92. 92

    Manual levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat

    1 models affected

    2
  93. 93

    Emission control equipment fitted by the manufacturer missing, obviously modified or obviously defective

    1 models affected

    2
  94. 94

    A door hinge, catch or pillar excessively deteriorated

    1 models affected

    2
  95. 95

    A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn

    1 models affected

    2
  96. 96

    A body panel or body component likely to become detached

    1 models affected

    2
  97. 97

    A door hinge, catch or pillar missing or insecure

    1 models affected

    2
  98. 98

    Fuel system leaking, or missing or ineffective filler cap

    1 models affected

    2
  99. 99

    Switch insecure

    1 models affected

    2
  100. 100

    Restriction in the movement of the handlebars from lock to lock

    1 models affected

    2
  101. 101

    Contaminated with oil, grease etc

    1 models affected

    2
  102. 102

    An engine mounting or bracket fractured, missing or excessively loose

    1 models affected

    2
  103. 103

    Fluid leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users

    1 models affected

    1
  104. 104

    The engine is idling at a speed clearly above its normal idling speed

    1 models affected

    1
  105. 105

    A bootlid, tailgate, dropside, loading door or access panel cannot be secured in the closed position

    1 models affected

    1
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Structure & seatbelts → 20 defect codes
89,122 fails
  1. 01

    Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced

    74 models affected

    40,854
  2. 02

    The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

    75 models affected

    22,688
  3. 03

    Body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point

    51 models affected

    18,240
  4. 04

    Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced

    17 models affected

    4,753
  5. 05

    Seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended

    116 models affected

    1,044
  6. 06

    Seat belt not functioning as intended or of an incorrect type

    48 models affected

    744
  7. 07

    Seat belt retractor not functioning as intended

    11 models affected

    424
  8. 08

    A seat belt webbing or flexible stalk significantly stretched or weakened

    16 models affected

    196
  9. 09

    A body panel or body component damaged or corroded and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted, or insecure

    3 models affected

    45
  10. 10

    A body panel or body component damaged or corroded and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted, or insecure

    3 models affected

    42
  11. 11

    A spoke missing, cracked, excessively loose, bent or corroded

    3 models affected

    25
  12. 12

    Seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended

    4 models affected

    20
  13. 13

    A seat belt or flexible stalk damaged

    4 models affected

    14
  14. 14

    A passenger seat with a defective structure or the backrest cannot be secured in the upright position.

    3 models affected

    13
  15. 15

    Seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended

    2 models affected

    10
  16. 16

    A statutory seat belt missing

    1 models affected

    2
  17. 17

    A spoke missing, cracked, excessively loose, bent or corroded

    1 models affected

    2
  18. 18

    Joining/attachment plates or fastenings so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced

    1 models affected

    2
  19. 19

    A body panel or body component damaged or corroded and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted, or insecure

    1 models affected

    2
  20. 20

    A driver's seat with a defective structure

    1 models affected

    2
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