Ktm 125 Duke 18
MotorcycleFrom 508 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 a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear and significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake. The top issue, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, caused 18 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 18 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 13 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 10 |
| a footrest missing or insecure | 10 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 9 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | 7 |
| rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps | 7 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 6 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 6 |
| contaminated with oil, grease etc | 5 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 18.7% of 125 Duke 18 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 £54.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 79.5% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
| 2018 | 76.7% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, a footrest missing or insecure |
Typical mileage
Half of all 125 Duke 18s tested had between 5,980 and 14,454 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 10,044 median miles, the 125 Duke 18 has 0.225 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 18 MOT pass rate?
The Ktm 125 Duke 18 has a 77.4% MOT pass rate based on 508 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ktm 125 Duke 18?
The most common MOT failure on the Ktm 125 Duke 18 is a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, which caused 18 failures. Other common issues include reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.
What is the typical mileage of a Ktm 125 Duke 18 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ktm 125 Duke 18 is 10,044 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 5,980 and 14,454 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.