HONDA CRF 300 LA-M
Pass rate over time
The CRF 300 LA-M's first-time pass rate has risen 1.4 points since 2024, 87.1% to 88.5%.
What fails on a CRF 300 LA-M
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
50 | 39.4 | 1.5× |
| brakes |
|
20 | 15.7 | 0.2× |
| structure and attachments |
|
19 | 15 | 1.6× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
12 | 9.4 | 3.4× |
| suspension |
|
9 | 7.1 | 0.8× |
| tyres |
|
9 | 7.1 | 0.9× |
| wheels |
|
4 | 3.1 | 3.2× |
| steering |
|
3 | 2.4 | 0.5× |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
1 | 0.8 | 0.4× |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the CRF 300 LA-M beats 1 of its 1 closest rivals (HONDA CRF250).
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the CRF 300 LA-M.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2022 (90.1% pass). Weakest: 2021 (86.9%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.
HONDA CRF 300 LA-M FAQ
Is the HONDA CRF 300 LA-M reliable?
The HONDA CRF 300 LA-M is more reliable than average for its class: 88.2% of its 1,546 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1541 of 5426 models.
What does a CRF 300 LA-M fail its MOT on most?
lamps and reflectors — 39% of all defects recorded against failed CRF 300 LA-M tests.