KAWASAKI KLX300
Pass rate over time
The KLX300's first-time pass rate has fallen 2.7 points since 2006, 74.5% to 71.8%.
What fails on a KLX300
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
96 | 34 | 1.9× |
| brakes |
|
39 | 13.8 | 1.0× |
| tyres and wheels |
|
38 | 13.5 | 2.0× |
| steering and suspension |
|
35 | 12.4 | 1.3× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
31 | 11 | 1.4× |
| reg plates and vin |
|
13 | 4.6 | 2.7× |
| drive system |
|
10 | 3.5 | 1.7× |
| suspension |
|
10 | 3.5 | 1.7× |
| wheels |
|
5 | 1.8 | 10.2× |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
5 | 1.8 | 4.2× |
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 KLX300 beats 0 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 KLX300.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2002 (84.5% pass). Weakest: 1999 (71.6%).
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 KLX300 FAQ
Is the KAWASAKI KLX300 reliable?
The KAWASAKI KLX300 is less reliable than average for its class: 78.1% of its 654 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #3896 of 5426 models.
What does a KLX300 fail its MOT on most?
lighting and signalling — 34% of all defects recorded against failed KLX300 tests.
What is the best year of KLX300 to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2002-registered examples do best (84.5%) and 1999 worst (71.6%). Condition and history still trump the year.