KAWASAKI KLE 300 CHF
Pass rate over time
The KLE 300 CHF's first-time pass rate has fallen 10.6 points since 2020, 96.8% to 86.2%.
What fails on a KLE 300 CHF
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tyres |
|
11 | 33.3 | 2.9× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
5 | 15.2 | 0.5× |
| brakes |
|
5 | 15.2 | 0.2× |
| structure and attachments |
|
5 | 15.2 | 1.4× |
| suspension |
|
4 | 12.1 | 1.1× |
| steering |
|
2 | 6.1 | 0.9× |
| wheels |
|
1 | 3 | 3.3× |
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 KLE 300 CHF beats 4 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 KLE 300 CHF.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2017 (93.7% pass). Weakest: 2018 (90.8%).
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.
KAWASAKI KLE 300 CHF FAQ
Is the KAWASAKI KLE 300 CHF reliable?
The KAWASAKI KLE 300 CHF is more reliable than average for its class: 92.5% of its 510 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #381 of 5426 models.
What does a KLE 300 CHF fail its MOT on most?
tyres — 33% of all defects recorded against failed KLE 300 CHF tests.