Ktm 125 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

14.4 points below the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Ktm 125 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear24.2%

   39 occurrences

2. 2.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely23.0%

   37 occurrences

3. 3.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning13.7%

   22 occurrences

4. 4.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake12.4%

   20 occurrences

5. 5.A footrest missing or insecure9.9%

   16 occurrences

6. 6.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements9.3%

   15 occurrences

7. 7.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released8.7%

   14 occurrences

8. 8.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn8.1%

   13 occurrences

9. 9.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED6.8%

   11 occurrences

10. 10.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements6.2%

    10 occurrences

11. 11.A transmission belt or chain excessively tight6.2%

    10 occurrences

12. 12.Steering head bearings have excessive wear or play6.2%

    10 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Ktm 125 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted9.2%

   82 tests

2. 2.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely8.6%

   77 tests

3. 3.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn7.6%

   68 tests

4. 4.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements7.0%

   63 tests

5. 5.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake5.5%

   49 tests

6. 6.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn5.1%

   46 tests

7. 7.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution5.1%

   46 tests

8. 8.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm4.3%

   38 tests

How wear changes the picture

125 pass rate by age and registration year

What gets tested

The 125 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

15,527

Test classes

class 1: 840 · class 2: 54

Compare within the range

Other Ktm motorcycles

• Ktm 129093.1% raw
• Ktm 119090.6% raw
• Ktm 69087.5% raw
• Ktm 125 DUKE 2173.8% raw
• Ktm 790 DUKE 1990.2% raw
• Ktm 790 DUKE 1890.2% raw
• All Ktm motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Ktm 125?

72.1% unadjusted, from 894 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Ktm 125 fail its MOT on?

"Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear" is recorded in 24.2% of failed Ktm 125 tests, followed by "A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" (23.0%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Ktm 125 usually have at its MOT?

15,527 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.