HUSQVARNA TE 300i 2018
Pass rate over time
The TE 300i 2018's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2020 (78.6% → 79.3%).
What fails on a TE 300i 2018
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
30 | 29.1 | 2.4× |
| suspension |
|
24 | 23.3 | 4.8× |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
16 | 15.5 | 16.3× |
| tyres |
|
12 | 11.7 | 2.5× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
11 | 10.7 | 8.9× |
| wheels |
|
3 | 2.9 | 9.3× |
| structure and attachments |
|
3 | 2.9 | 0.8× |
| steering |
|
2 | 1.9 | 0.9× |
| brakes |
|
2 | 1.9 | 0.1× |
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 TE 300i 2018 beats 3 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA RD350, YAMAHA YP250, YAMAHA WR250F).
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 TE 300i 2018.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2017 (84.6% pass). Weakest: 2018 (81.4%).
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.
HUSQVARNA TE 300i 2018 FAQ
Is the HUSQVARNA TE 300i 2018 reliable?
The HUSQVARNA TE 300i 2018 is less reliable than average for its class: 82.9% of its 537 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #2984 of 5426 models.
What does a TE 300i 2018 fail its MOT on most?
lamps and reflectors — 29% of all defects recorded against failed TE 300i 2018 tests.