Operate switch (turn on ignition and dipped headlights if necessary). Check warning light is on. Explain use.

Operate switch, without the engine being started.

Check for excessive travel on the brake lever and the brake pedal and for unusual play or sponginess.

Wheel the machine forward and apply the front brake.

Correct tyre pressure settings can be found in the owner’s manual. Pressures should be checked using a reliable gauge. Tread depth must be at least 1mm deep, forming a continuous band at least 3/4 of the breadth of the tread and all the way around. There should be no lumps, bulges or tears.

Handlebars should be free to move smoothly from full left lock to full right lock without any control cables being stretched, trapped or pinched and without any snagging between moving and fixed parts.

Check for chain wear, correct tension and rear wheel alignment. Tension should be adjusted as specified in the machine handbook. Drive chain should be lubricated to ensure that excessive wear does not take place.

Operate brake, place hand over light or make use of reflections in windows, garage doors etc, or ask someone to help.

Explanation only: Operate switch (turn on ignition if necessary), identify reflectors. Check visually for cleanliness and operation.