Kawasaki

Ninja 300 inspection checklist

EX300 · 2012-2018. Take this to the bike and tick as you go; ticks stay on this device only. Every item comes from the Ninja 300 guide.

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It's the bike you think it is

Look it up on your state register by its code, not its name EX300A
NSW files it under code EX300A, description "Ninja 300 / Ninja 300 ABS", 2012-18, 296cc.
QLD lists it as a plain "Ninja 300" row.
Victoria lists it as "EX300A (2012 onwards)".
It's on your state's LAMS list today (registers change) Look up a code · NSW · QLD · VIC

Every used bike

Frame VIN and engine number match the registration papers
PPSR check: no finance owing, not written off or stolen ppsr.gov.au ↗ (a few dollars, needs the VIN)
Registration is current, and in the seller's name

Service history to ask for

Recall (2013) done: REC-000752 (Kawasaki campaign DAE691A): Ninja 300 and Z800, 2012-2013.
What to look for
REC-000752 (Kawasaki campaign DAE691A): Ninja 300 and Z800, 2012-2013. A foreign particle may be trapped in the ABS unit's inlet or outlet valve, so the ABS may not work and a wheel can lock under braking. Fix: Dealer inspection of the ABS unit, repaired if necessary.
Recall (2013) done: REC-000753 (Kawasaki campaign DAE880A): Ninja 300 ABS and Special Edition, 2012-2013.
What to look for
REC-000753 (Kawasaki campaign DAE880A): Ninja 300 ABS and Special Edition, 2012-2013. An incorrect ECU setting can make the engine stall unexpectedly. Fix: Dealer ECU update.

Known faults to check for

Check for: ABS valve contamination (recall REC-000752, 2012-2013 bikes) Shows up: Any (early build bikes) · Repair: Recall fix
What to look for
Australian recall REC-000752 (13 August 2013) covered 2012-2013 Ninja 300s: a foreign particle could be trapped in the ABS unit's inlet or outlet valve, so the ABS might not work and a wheel could lock under hard braking.
Check for: Clutch plate wear under hard use Shows up: 20k-40k km · Repair: $150-350
What to look for
Owner-reported: clutch plates wear earlier than average under aggressive or track riding, showing up as revs flaring without a matching increase in road speed under acceleration.
Check for: Battery drain / weak charging on infrequently-ridden bikes Shows up: Any · Repair: $100-250
What to look for
Owner-reported: a common complaint on bikes that sit for weeks between rides, more a function of age and a small battery than a specific fault.

This is a checklist, not a diagnosis. Anything that fails, or that you can't check, is worth a mechanic's pre-purchase inspection. Amber “unverified” tags mean we couldn't confirm that figure against a manufacturer source.