Longjia Lj
MotorcycleFrom 212 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are steering head bearings have excessive wear or play, a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, steering head bearings have excessive wear or play, caused 9 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| steering head bearings have excessive wear or play | 9 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 6 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 6 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 5 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 5 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 4 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 4 |
| a stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released | 3 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3 |
| headlamp aim unable to be tested | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 10.4% of Lj failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £55.
Typical mileage
Half of all Ljs tested had between 2,865 and 9,462 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 5,533 median miles, the Lj has 0.537 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Common questions
What is the Longjia Lj MOT pass rate?
The Longjia Lj has a 70.3% MOT pass rate based on 212 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Longjia Lj?
The most common MOT failure on the Longjia Lj is steering head bearings have excessive wear or play, which caused 9 failures. Other common issues include a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led.
What is the typical mileage of a Longjia Lj at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Longjia Lj is 5,533 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 2,865 and 9,462 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.