Honda CRF300L
Real ownership data from 2,337 UK CRF300L motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common CRF300L problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 14.1% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 13.3% |
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 7% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 7% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 6.3% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 6.3% |
| Other | fail | 6.3% |
| Controls and cables | dangerous | 6.3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is controls and cables.
CRF300L mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 320 | 2,643 mi | 1,445 | 87.27% |
| 2022 | 1,142 | 3,147 mi | 595 | 90.2% |
| 2021 | 870 | 4,511 mi | 723 | 88.61% |
CRF300L questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Honda CRF300L?
Across 2,337 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are chain and sprockets (14.1% of all recorded faults), tyres (13.3% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (7% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Honda CRF300L?
The median Honda CRF300L in the UK has covered 3,528 miles, and typically rides about 664 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 1,859 and 6,306 miles.
Is the Honda CRF300L reliable?
89.19% of Honda CRF300L MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.03 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 2,337 Honda CRF300L motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.