KAWASAKI LTD450
Pass rate over time
The LTD450's first-time pass rate has fallen 20.0 points since 2006, 80.0% to 60.0%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage LTD450 passes first time 75.0% of the time; by 30k that's 68.1%.
First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.
What fails on a LTD450
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
48 | 27.3 |
| steering and suspension |
|
45 | 25.6 |
| brakes |
|
32 | 18.2 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
18 | 10.2 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
13 | 7.4 |
| drive system |
|
5 | 2.8 |
| driving controls |
|
5 | 2.8 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
5 | 2.8 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
3 | 1.7 |
| steering |
|
2 | 1.1 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the LTD450 beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ER5, YAMAHA XV535, SUZUKI GS500).
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the LTD450.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 1987 (77.3% pass). Weakest: 1986 (67.3%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.