MOT reliability
Kawasaki J300
12 vehicles · 74 completed MOT tests analysed
93%
MOT pass rate
Based on 12 Kawasaki J300 vehicles and 74 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki J300 has an overall 93% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 18,894 miles.
12
Vehicles
74
MOT tests
1,309
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki J300 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki J300 MOT tests:
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Steering31%
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Brakes31%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension17%
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Other10%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Identification & plates3%
Kawasaki J300 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 8 | 88% |
| 4 | 10 | 100% |
| 5 | 9 | 100% |
| 6 | 5 | 100% |
| 7 | 8 | 88% |
| 8 | 10 | 80% |
| 9 | 8 | 100% |
| 10 | 7 | 100% |
| 11 | 5 | 80% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (12)
Most common Kawasaki J300 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki J300 MOT tests:
- Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (6 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (3 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
- Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (1 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) (1 times)
- Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (1 times)
- Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b)) (1 times)
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Smaller than standard (0.1 (b)) (1 times)
Kawasaki J300 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 9,310 |
| 2016 | 3 | 22 | 95% | 14,179 |
| 2015 | 3 | 16 | 94% | 16,469 |
| 2014 | 5 | 32 | 91% | 25,094 |
Kawasaki J300 reliability FAQ
Across 12 Kawasaki J300 vehicles in our MOT data,
93% pass the MOT (a 7% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki J300 MOT issues are:
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)); Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)).
The typical Kawasaki J300 in our data has covered around
18,894 miles.
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