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MOT failure · RFR #40339

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

Total

14

Models

7

Models most at risk.

Ranked by rate, not raw volume. A Fiesta shows every failure a lot because there are a lot of Fiestas. Rate = share of that model's own MOTs.

  1. 01 Ducati 1299 0.52%
  2. 02 Ktm 950 0.43%
  3. 03 Ducati 959 0.41%
  4. 04 Ducati Panigale V4 S 0.38%
  5. 05 Ducati 899 0.31%
  6. 06 Ktm 1290 0.21%
  7. 07 Triumph Street Triple RS 0.16%

Cost orientation

Hard to predict in isolation — depends what's actually worn.

This defect doesn't map to a clean retail-part swap; ranges vary too widely without seeing the car. Use the estimator to bracket the all-in cost across the items most likely to surface alongside it.

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Frequently asked.

Why does a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative… fail an MOT?
A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. Most commonly flagged on the Ducati 1299. The DVSA's MOT standards require this item to meet minimum safety thresholds — when it falls short, the tester logs it as a Major or Dangerous defect and the car fails outright.
How much does it cost to fix a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative…?
Costs vary depending on the vehicle, region, and severity. Use our MOT cost estimator for typical UK garage rates across the most common failure items.