Ktm 125 Duke 17
MotorcycleFrom 513 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn and steering head bearings have excessive wear or play. The top issue, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, caused 17 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 17 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 16 |
| steering head bearings have excessive wear or play | 14 |
| a footrest missing or insecure | 11 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 9 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 8 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | 8 |
| a main load-bearing structural member fractured or deformed such that steering or braking is likely to be adversely affected | 8 |
| wheels of a solo motorcycle sufficiently misaligned to adversely affect the handling or steering | 6 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 6 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 24.3% of 125 Duke 17 failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £60.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 75.9% | a main load-bearing structural member fractured or deformed such that steering or braking is likely to be adversely affected, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
| 2017 | 76.6% | a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
Typical mileage
Half of all 125 Duke 17s tested had between 6,403 and 18,473 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 11,650 median miles, the 125 Duke 17 has 0.199 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Ktm models
| Ktm 125 | 76.5% |
| Ktm 1290 | 91.6% |
| Ktm Unclassified | 82.4% |
| Ktm 690 | 85.5% |
Common questions
What is the Ktm 125 Duke 17 MOT pass rate?
The Ktm 125 Duke 17 has a 76.8% MOT pass rate based on 513 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ktm 125 Duke 17?
The most common MOT failure on the Ktm 125 Duke 17 is significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, which caused 17 failures. Other common issues include a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn.
What is the typical mileage of a Ktm 125 Duke 17 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ktm 125 Duke 17 is 11,650 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 6,403 and 18,473 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.