Ajs Tempest Roadster Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Ajs Tempest Roadster reliable? We analysed 781 real MOT tests across 243 vehicles to find out.
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The Ajs Tempest Roadster is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ajs Tempest Roadster.
Ajs Tempest Roadster Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ajs Tempest Roadster. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ajs Tempest Roadster MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Ajs Tempest Roadster to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Ajs Tempest Roadster Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Ajs Tempest Roadster models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Ajs Tempest Roadster Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ajs Tempest Roadster owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ajs Tempest Roadster MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ajs Tempest Roadster year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 70 | 77.1% | 1,274 | 2,982 | 4,000 |
| 2020 | 110 | 76.4% | 1,800 | 4,480 | 10,333 |
| 2019 | 234 | 74.8% | 2,143 | 3,932 | 10,109 |
| 2018 | 262 | 79.0% | 1,714 | 4,909 | 8,801 |
How Long Does a Ajs Tempest Roadster Last?
Based on 243 Ajs Tempest Roadster vehicles on UK roads.
Ajs Tempest Roadster Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ajs Tempest Roadster MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Ajs Tempest Roadster
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
79.0% MOT pass rate from 262 tests
74.8% MOT pass rate from 234 tests
The best year to buy a used Ajs Tempest Roadster is 2018, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 79.0% across 262 tests. The 2019 model year has the lowest pass rate at 74.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Ajs Tempest Roadster Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajs Tempest Roadster THIS CAR | 77.1% | 781 | 4,176 mi | — yrs |
| Ajs Modena | 79.2% | 7,928 | 2,950 mi | 12 yrs |
| Ajs Modena 125 | 81.5% | 3,197 | 2,430 mi | — yrs |
| Ajs Dd | 74.8% | 2,573 | 3,914 mi | 18 yrs |
| Harley-davidson Fat Bob Fxdf 103 1690 13 | 90.2% | 1,325 | 9,571 mi | 13 yrs |
Compared to the Ajs Modena (79.2% pass rate) and the Ajs Modena 125 (81.5% pass rate), the Ajs Tempest Roadster trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Ajs Tempest Roadster has an overall MOT pass rate of 77.1% across 781 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake has no recorded effort at a wheel. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Ajs Tempest Roadster with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Ajs Tempest Roadster owner drives around 622 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.