Bultaco Sherpa Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Bultaco Sherpa reliable? We analysed 419 real MOT tests across 164 vehicles to find out.
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The Bultaco Sherpa is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre is unsuitable, roller brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. and horn missing. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Bultaco Sherpa.
Bultaco Sherpa Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Bultaco Sherpa. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Bultaco Sherpa Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Bultaco Sherpa fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
How Long Does a Bultaco Sherpa Last?
Based on 164 Bultaco Sherpa vehicles on UK roads.
Bultaco Sherpa Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Bultaco Sherpa MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Bultaco Sherpa Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bultaco Sherpa THIS CAR | 86.4% | 419 | 376 mi | — yrs |
| Volkswagen Polo S TDI | 74.2% | 330 | 133,355 mi | — yrs |
| Mercedes E320 CDI Elegance Auto | 73.4% | 757 | 147,222 mi | — yrs |
| Volkswagen Sharan SE TDI 115 | 69.6% | 740 | 150,722 mi | — yrs |
| Kawasaki Z550-G4 | 80.6% | 598 | 38,139 mi | 38 yrs |
Compared to the Volkswagen Polo S TDI (74.2% pass rate) and the Mercedes E320 CDI Elegance Auto (73.4% pass rate), the Bultaco Sherpa outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Bultaco Sherpa has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.4% across 419 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Bultaco Sherpa are tyre is unsuitable (5 recorded failures), roller brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (4), and horn missing (4). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
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.