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1961 Ajs 16 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for 16 models manufactured in 1961, based on 33 real MOT test results.

97.0%
Pass Rate
3.0%
Fail Rate
33
Total Tests
12,912
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1961 Ajs 16 MOT Analysis

The 1961 Ajs 16 has an MOT pass rate of 97.0% based on 33 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 12,912 miles on the odometer. With a 3.0% failure rate, the 1961 16 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1961 Ajs 16 is Motorcycle lighting and signalling, responsible for 3.0% of failures. Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs range from £100–400.

⚠ Based on limited data (33 tests)

Top failures specific to 1961 models only. The overall 16 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle lighting and signalling 3.0%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Lighting And Signalling3.0%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 12,912 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Motorcycle lighting and signalling2.35% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle lighting and signalling2.353.0%1

Mileage Statistics

12,912
Mean
9,437
Median
7,804
25th Percentile
20,427
75th Percentile
2.32% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 1961 Ajs 16 has an MOT pass rate of 97.0% based on 33 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 12,912 miles on the odometer. With a 3.0% failure rate, the 1961 16 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1961 Ajs 16, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle lighting and signalling: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights. With relatively low average mileage of 12,912 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 3.0% of failures

Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues account for 3.0% of MOT failures on 1961 Ajs 16 models. Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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