Kawasaki LTD450
Real ownership data from 98 UK LTD450 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common LTD450 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 14.6% |
| Brakes | major | 7.1% |
| Suspension | fail | 6% |
| Other | fail | 4.4% |
| Exhaust and emissions | fail | 4% |
| Tyres | fail | 4% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 3% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 1.5% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
LTD450 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 5 | 16,782 mi | 178 | 63.64% |
| 1989 | 21 | 21,417 mi | 103 | 70.13% |
| 1988 | 6 | 11,658 mi | 400 | 71.79% |
| 1987 | 11 | 24,419 mi | 442 | 76.06% |
| 1986 | 24 | 22,334 mi | 280 | 66.67% |
| 1985 | 23 | 22,154 mi | 687 | 75% |
LTD450 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki LTD450?
Across 98 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (14.6% of all recorded faults), brakes (7.1% of all recorded faults), suspension (6% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki LTD450?
The median Kawasaki LTD450 in the UK has covered 21,584 miles, and typically rides about 273 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 14,117 and 30,542 miles.
Is the Kawasaki LTD450 reliable?
71.69% of Kawasaki LTD450 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.15 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 98 Kawasaki LTD450 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.