The Road Transport Vehicle Law defines light motor vehicles built since October 2008 as three- or four-wheeled automobiles with an engine displacement of 660cc or smaller not exceeding 3.4m in length, 2m in height, and 1.48m in width. Older vehicles follow slightly different regulations concerning displacement and size.
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Average age of light motor vehicles in use in Japan 2024, by type
In 2024, the average age of light trucks (kei trucks) in use in Japan was years. Trucks were the type of car that were the oldest on average. Despite varying ages, all vehicle types have grown older on average within the last years.
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Light Motor Vehicle Inspection Organization. (January 14, 2025). Average age of light motor vehicles in use in Japan in 2024, by vehicle type (in years) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 23, 2026, from /statistics/1284072/japan-mini-motor-vehicle-average-age-by-type/
Light Motor Vehicle Inspection Organization. "Average age of light motor vehicles in use in Japan in 2024, by vehicle type (in years)." Chart. January 14, 2025. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 23, 2026. /statistics/1284072/japan-mini-motor-vehicle-average-age-by-type/
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