Model report · 2005–2025
KAWASAKI EX305
305cc
Petrol
Class 2
67.9%
first-time pass rate
17.9%
failed outright
23,523
median miles at test
84
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a EX305
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering and suspension |
|
15 | 34.1 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
8 | 18.2 |
| brakes |
|
6 | 13.6 |
| structure and attachments |
|
4 | 9.1 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
3 | 6.8 |
| suspension |
|
2 | 4.5 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
2 | 4.5 |
| steering |
|
2 | 4.5 |
| tyres |
|
1 | 2.3 |
| driving controls |
|
1 | 2.3 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the EX305 beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (SUZUKI AN400, YAMAHA RD350, YAMAHA YP250).
SUZUKI
AN400
86.2% pass · 27.1k tests
YAMAHA
RD350
86.3% pass · 19.6k tests
YAMAHA
YP250
82.5% pass · 12.4k tests
YAMAHA
WR250F
78.0% pass · 10.5k tests
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 EX305.