Rear brake light

[Grievesy]

Hello all, new Vara 125 owner here, however noticed a slight problem, when I press my rear brake the light does not come on, however when I pull the front brake light it does work, being a complete newbie to bikes, any ideas on what could be wrong? I'm no mechanic but i'm assuming it's the same bulb for both brakes...

Muchos Gracias for any help

[yen_powell]

Separate switches for each brake. The front brake has a little micro switch which you will se/hear clicking in and out. The rear brake will have a small (usually black) plastic bodied switch with a metal wire/rod connection to the brake lever. It is adjustable by turning the plastic switch. Play and see.

[numptyspence]

Yes check the switch out first try shorting the wires see if that makes things work. If it does just replace the switch.

If not get a manual and chase the circuit there will either be a clear break somewhere or a bad connection.

Electrics are not fun but it's a small circuit so shouldn't take too long. But check the switch first.

[Deaks]

Had the exact problem, it is the switch, all it needs is adjusting.

Behind the foot peg bracket, there's a little black rotational knob. You'll need to get in & rotate it to tighten the spring.

It's an infuriatingly fiddley job, but if you have small enough hands, you don't even need any tools.