Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2015 KTM 300?

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 2015 KTM 300?

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 2015 KTM 300?

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 2015 KTM 300 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 227 vehicles, the 2015 KTM 300 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 86.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2015 KTM 300?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2015 KTM 300 are: Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (29.9% of vehicles), Rear reflector missing (24.4% of vehicles), Front Wheel bearing has slight play (21.4% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2015 KTM 300?

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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KTM 300 (2015)

227 real MOT outcomes analysed • 86.3% first-time pass rate

2015 KTM 300

CarHunch analysed 227 real MOT records for the 2015 KTM 300. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2015 KTM 300 passes its MOT first time at 86.3%, which is comfortably above the UK average of 80%, suggesting this is a fairly reliable bike overall. The dangerous defect rate sits at just 8.4%, so serious safety issues are uncommon in this cohort.

These machines are being ridden hard—the median mileage of 2,422 miles for a nine-year-old bike is relatively modest, but the average of 3,142 indicates some high-milers are skewing the picture, typical of specialist off-road bikes. With 0.73 failures and 2.8 advisories per vehicle on average, expect minor wear items to crop up, but nothing structural; check the service history closely and budget for routine maintenance before your first MOT.

We have limited data for the 2015 KTM 300 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 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

86.3%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

8.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.73

Over 4.5 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

Middle half: 2k–3k

For context

These stats describe 227 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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What tends to go wrong

Across 227 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Suspension & steering 29.9%

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play · Front Wheel bearing has slight play · Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil · …

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Lighting 24.4%

Rear reflector missing

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Other issues 16.2%

Horn not working · Drive chain worn but not considered excessive · Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements · …

Brake wear 11.2%

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively · Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Exhaust & emissions 8.7%

Exhaust noisy

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2015.

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Before you buy a 2015 KTM 300

Based on MOT data from 227 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 8.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 730 KTM 300 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Orange 91.8%

670

White 7%

Black 1.2%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2015 KTM 300 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.

2,422

typical

1,660

low mileage

3,366

high mileage

Half of all 2015 KTM 300 vehicles fall between 1,660 and 3,366 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 1,660 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.

✓ 1,660–3,366 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2015 KTM 300s sit.

⚠ Over 4,544 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2015 KTM 300 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 65% of 2015 KTM 300s are still active.

85 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 65% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
* 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

4.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.73

Avg failures per vehicle

2.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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