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MOT failure · RFR #40355

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

Total

23

Models

9

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 Unclassified 0.49%
  2. 02 Yamaha Xv750 0.43%
  3. 03 Ktm 950 0.43%
  4. 04 Ducati X Diavel 0.31%
  5. 05 Ccm Unclassified 0.26%
  6. 06 Triumph Thruxton 0.21%
  7. 07 Ducati Panigale V4 S 0.19%
  8. 08 Royal Enfield Interceptor Int 650 0.18%
  9. 09 Kawasaki ZX 1000 Whf 0.13%

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 lamp emitted colour, position or intensity… fail an MOT?
Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements. Most commonly flagged on the Ducati Unclassified. 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 lamp emitted colour, position or intensity…?
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.