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:
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Other100%
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Brakes15%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension14%
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Steering8%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Identification & plates2%
Kawasaki Klx300r pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | 67% |
| 4 | 7 | 71% |
| 5 | 10 | 60% |
| 6 | 9 | 67% |
| 7 | 7 | 100% |
| 8 | 4 | 75% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 4 | 75% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 3 | 100% |
| 15 | 4 | 75% |
| 16 | 4 | 100% |
| 17 | 5 | 100% |
| 18 | 5 | 80% |
| 19 | 4 | 75% |
| 20 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (21)
Most common Kawasaki Klx300r MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Klx300r MOT tests:
- Chain guard missing (6 times)
- No lights fitted at time of test (5 times)
- Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (4 times)
- Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1) (3 times)
- Chain guard missing (3 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (2 times)
- Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (2 times)
Kawasaki Klx300r pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg 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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