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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:

  • Brakes29%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension27%
  • Body & structure17%
  • Lamps & electrical16%
  • Other12%
  • Steering8%
  • Seatbelts & equipment3%

Kawasaki Z300 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
31182%
41182%
5989%
66100%
7875%
8978%
9888%
105100%
111100%

Fuel types: Petrol (10)

Most common Kawasaki Z300 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z300 MOT tests:

  1. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (6 times)
  2. Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
  3. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (4 times)
  4. Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c)) (4 times)
  5. Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
  6. Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (3 times)
  7. Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) (2 times)
  8. Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a)) (2 times)
  9. Central Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose (5.3.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  10. Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
  11. Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
  12. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  13. Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
  14. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also side wall showing signs of cracking (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  15. Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (2 times)

Kawasaki Z300 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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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