Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 Kawasaki Ex 300 Adf?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2013 Kawasaki Ex 300 Adf?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2013 Kawasaki Ex 300 Adf?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2013 Kawasaki Ex 300 Adf reliable?

Based on MOT data from 158 vehicles, the 2013 Kawasaki Ex 300 Adf has a first-time MOT pass rate of 87.9%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2013 Kawasaki Ex 300 Adf?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Kawasaki Ex 300 Adf (2013)

158 real MOT outcomes analysed • 87.9% first-time pass rate

2013 Kawasaki Ex 300 Adf

CarHunch analysed 158 real MOT records for the 2013 Kawasaki Ex 300 Adf. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This Kawasaki EX300 passes its MOT first time just 71.3% of the time, which is notably below the UK average of 80%—a real reliability concern for a bike that's now over a decade old. The 12% of machines that have recorded dangerous defects is manageable, but combined with the below-average pass rate, it signals this model needs careful pre-purchase inspection.

The median mileage of 7,563 miles is remarkably low for an 11-year-old bike, suggesting many examples have been garage queens or lightly ridden, which should theoretically help. However, the average of 0.82 failures per test and 2.9 advisories per vehicle indicates these bikes do develop issues—typically maintenance-related rather than catastrophic—so budget for regular servicing and ask the seller for full MOT history before committing.

We have limited data for the 2013 Kawasaki Ex 300 Adf — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

87.9%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

12%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.82

Over 5.8 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

Middle half: 4k–13k

For context

These stats describe 158 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 158 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 12% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (96%)	152	87.8%	0.84

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Kawasaki Ex 300 Adf vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

7,563

typical

4,035

low mileage

12,563

high mileage

Half of all 2013 Kawasaki Ex 300 Adf vehicles fall between 4,035 and 12,563 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 4,035 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 4,035–12,563 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Kawasaki Ex 300 Adfs sit.

⚠ Over 16,960 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2013 Kawasaki Ex 300 Adf — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 41% of 2013 Kawasaki Ex 300 Adfs are still active.

Numbers are declining — 50 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (41% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

5.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.82

Avg failures per vehicle

2.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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