MOT reliability
Kawasaki Z300
10 vehicles · 68 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate
Based on 10 Kawasaki Z300 vehicles and 68 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z300 has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 13,410 miles.
10
Vehicles
68
MOT tests
1,569
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Z300 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z300 MOT tests:
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Brakes29%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension27%
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Body & structure17%
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Lamps & electrical16%
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Other12%
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Steering8%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
Kawasaki Z300 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 11 | 82% |
| 4 | 11 | 82% |
| 5 | 9 | 89% |
| 6 | 6 | 100% |
| 7 | 8 | 75% |
| 8 | 9 | 78% |
| 9 | 8 | 88% |
| 10 | 5 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (10)
Most common Kawasaki Z300 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z300 MOT tests:
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (6 times)
- Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (4 times)
- Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c)) (4 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (3 times)
- Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) (2 times)
- Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a)) (2 times)
- Central Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose (5.3.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also side wall showing signs of cracking (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
Kawasaki Z300 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 3,606 |
| 2016 | 4 | 25 | 88% | 14,807 |
| 2015 | 5 | 39 | 82% | 14,254 |
Kawasaki Z300 reliability FAQ
Across 10 Kawasaki Z300 vehicles in our MOT data,
85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about
1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z300 MOT issues are:
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)); Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)); Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)).
The typical Kawasaki Z300 in our data has covered around
13,410 miles.
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