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1982 Kawasaki Ltd440 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Ltd440 models manufactured in 1982, based on 78 real MOT test results.

80.8%
Pass Rate
19.2%
Fail Rate
78
Total Tests
23,776
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1982 Kawasaki Ltd440 MOT Analysis

The 1982 Kawasaki Ltd440 has an MOT pass rate of 80.8% based on 78 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 23,776 miles on the odometer. With a 19.2% failure rate, the 1982 Ltd440 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1982 Kawasaki Ltd440 is Motorcycle structure and attachments, responsible for 2.6% of failures. Motorcycle structure and attachments 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. Motorcycle lighting and signalling is the second most common issue at 1.3%.

⚠ Based on limited data (78 tests)

Top failures specific to 1982 models only. The overall Ltd440 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle structure and attachments 2.6%
Motorcycle lighting and signalling 1.3%

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 Structure And Attachments2.6%2
2Motorcycle Lighting And Signalling1.3%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 23,776 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 structure and attachments1.08% per 10K miMotorcycle lighting and signalling0.54% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle structure and attachments1.082.6%2
Motorcycle lighting and signalling0.541.3%1

Mileage Statistics

23,776
Mean
23,082
Median
17,434
25th Percentile
36,593
75th Percentile
8.08% failures per 10K miles

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

About This Data

The 1982 Kawasaki Ltd440 has an MOT pass rate of 80.8% based on 78 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 23,776 miles on the odometer. With a 19.2% failure rate, the 1982 Ltd440 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1982 Kawasaki Ltd440, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle structure and attachments: 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 23,776 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle structure and attachments — 2.6% of failures

Motorcycle structure and attachments issues account for 2.6% of MOT failures on 1982 Kawasaki Ltd440 models. Motorcycle structure and attachments 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.

Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 1.3% of failures

Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues account for 1.3% of MOT failures on 1982 Kawasaki Ltd440 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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