Kawasaki LTD440
Real ownership data from 71 UK LTD440 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common LTD440 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 11.5% |
| Brakes | major | 6.1% |
| Suspension | major | 5.8% |
| Tyres | fail | 5.2% |
| Other | fail | 4.7% |
| Exhaust and emissions | fail | 1.8% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 1.8% |
| Electrical | fail | 1.6% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
LTD440 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 10 | 21,754 mi | 630 | 79.31% |
| 1982 | 25 | 21,041 mi | 325 | 80.95% |
| 1981 | 19 | 19,354 mi | 214 | 83.56% |
LTD440 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki LTD440?
Across 71 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (11.5% of all recorded faults), brakes (6.1% of all recorded faults), suspension (5.8% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki LTD440?
The median Kawasaki LTD440 in the UK has covered 19,610 miles, and typically rides about 245 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 13,472 and 29,556 miles.
Is the Kawasaki LTD440 reliable?
81.15% of Kawasaki LTD440 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.06 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 71 Kawasaki LTD440 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.