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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:

  • Other89%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension14%
  • Lamps & electrical11%
  • Brakes9%
  • Steering7%
  • Seatbelts & equipment3%
  • Body & structure1%
  • Identification & plates1%

Kawasaki Klx 300 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
31100%
45100%
58100%
68100%
71182%
85100%
912100%
10978%
111070%
121090%
131173%
148100%
15989%
16667%
176100%
18250%
19580%
20888%

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:

  1. No lights fitted at time of test (5 times)
  2. Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (4 times)
  3. Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (4 times)
  4. Horn not working (1.7.3a) (4 times)
  5. Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (3 times)
  6. Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) (3 times)
  7. Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
  8. Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (3 times)
  9. Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (3 times)
  10. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
  11. Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (2 times)
  12. Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a) (2 times)
  13. Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (2 times)
  14. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (2 times)
  15. Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) (2 times)

Kawasaki Klx 300 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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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