MOT reliability

Kawasaki Kle 300 cjf

Q: Is the Kawasaki Kle 300 cjf reliable?

Across 111 Kawasaki Kle 300 cjf vehicles in our MOT data, 94% pass the MOT (a 6% failure rate), with about 0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

111 vehicles · 476 completed MOT tests analysed

94%

MOT pass rate

Based on 111 Kawasaki Kle 300 cjf vehicles and 476 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kle 300 cjf has an overall 94% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 10,685 miles.

111

Vehicles

476

MOT tests

1,523

Avg miles / year

0.3

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Kle 300 cjf problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Kle 300 cjf MOT tests:

Tyres, wheels & suspension44%
Body & structure19%
Brakes18%
Lamps & electrical14%
Steering5%
Other5%
Emissions & nuisance4%
Identification & plates1%

Kawasaki Kle 300 cjf pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Kle 300 cjf's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	3	67%
3	103	93%
4	99	96%
5	98	93%
6	90	91%
7	57	95%
8	18	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (110), Other (1)

Most common Kawasaki Kle 300 cjf MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kle 300 cjf MOT tests:

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (12 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (11 times)
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (6 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (6 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (5 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (4 times)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) (3 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (3 times)
Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a)) (3 times)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) (3 times)
Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i)) (3 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (3 times)
Nearside Front Clutch lever bent bent lever can still be used (6.2.7 (b)) (2 times)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)

Kawasaki Kle 300 cjf pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2021	1	2	100%	9,830
2020	14	50	94%	11,361
2019	48	212	90%	11,759
2018	41	198	97%	8,973
2017	1	6	100%	28,022

Kawasaki Kle 300 cjf reliability FAQ

Across 111 Kawasaki Kle 300 cjf vehicles in our MOT data, 94% pass the MOT (a 6% failure rate), with about 0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Kle 300 cjf MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)).

The typical Kawasaki Kle 300 cjf in our data has covered around 10,685 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Kle 300 cjf

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