MOT reliability
Kawasaki Klx 300
18 vehicles · 170 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate
Based on 18 Kawasaki Klx 300 vehicles and 170 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Klx 300 has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 5,450 miles.
18
Vehicles
170
MOT tests
160
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Klx 300 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Klx 300 MOT tests:
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Other89%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension14%
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Lamps & electrical11%
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Brakes9%
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Steering7%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Body & structure1%
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Identification & plates1%
Kawasaki Klx 300 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 5 | 100% |
| 5 | 8 | 100% |
| 6 | 8 | 100% |
| 7 | 11 | 82% |
| 8 | 5 | 100% |
| 9 | 12 | 100% |
| 10 | 9 | 78% |
| 11 | 10 | 70% |
| 12 | 10 | 90% |
| 13 | 11 | 73% |
| 14 | 8 | 100% |
| 15 | 9 | 89% |
| 16 | 6 | 67% |
| 17 | 6 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 5 | 80% |
| 20 | 8 | 88% |
Fuel types: Petrol (18)
Most common Kawasaki Klx 300 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Klx 300 MOT tests:
- No lights fitted at time of test (5 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (4 times)
- Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (4 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (4 times)
- Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (3 times)
- Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) (3 times)
- Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (3 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (2 times)
- Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a) (2 times)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (2 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (2 times)
- Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) (2 times)
Kawasaki Klx 300 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 10 | 80% | — |
| 2002 | 7 | 79 | 92% | 2,873 |
| 2001 | 3 | 34 | 91% | 7,220 |
| 1999 | 5 | 37 | 81% | 9,740 |
| 1998 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 152 |
| 1997 | 1 | 6 | 83% | — |
Kawasaki Klx 300 reliability FAQ
Across 18 Kawasaki Klx 300 vehicles in our MOT data,
88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about
1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Klx 300 MOT issues are:
No lights fitted at time of test; Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2); Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)).
The typical Kawasaki Klx 300 in our data has covered around
5,450 miles.
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