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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Klx300r

21 vehicles · 98 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate

Based on 21 Kawasaki Klx300r vehicles and 98 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Klx300r has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 3,627 miles.

21
Vehicles
98
MOT tests
316
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Klx300r problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Klx300r MOT tests:

  • Other100%
  • Brakes15%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension14%
  • Steering8%
  • Lamps & electrical7%
  • Emissions & nuisance4%
  • Seatbelts & equipment2%
  • Identification & plates2%

Kawasaki Klx300r pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
3667%
4771%
51060%
6967%
77100%
8475%
91100%
10475%
112100%
123100%
132100%
143100%
15475%
164100%
175100%
18580%
19475%
20367%

Fuel types: Petrol (21)

Most common Kawasaki Klx300r MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Klx300r MOT tests:

  1. Chain guard missing (6 times)
  2. No lights fitted at time of test (5 times)
  3. Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (5 times)
  4. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (4 times)
  5. Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1) (3 times)
  6. Chain guard missing (3 times)
  7. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
  8. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
  9. Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
  10. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
  11. Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (2 times)
  12. Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (2 times)
  13. Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (2 times)
  14. Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
  15. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (2 times)

Kawasaki Klx300r pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2006 1 2 100%
2003 4 15 73% 3,465
2002 5 30 67% 2,901
2001 2 13 92% 2,971
2000 1 10 80% 1,443
1999 4 9 89% 8,662
1998 2 13 85% 2,456
1997 2 6 100% 4,533

Kawasaki Klx300r reliability FAQ

Across 21 Kawasaki Klx300r vehicles in our MOT data, 80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Klx300r MOT issues are: Chain guard missing; No lights fitted at time of test; Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)).

The typical Kawasaki Klx300r in our data has covered around 3,627 miles.

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