Ktm 125 DUKE 19 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

12.2 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 DUKE 19 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 rear23.2%

   22 occurrences

2. 2.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely20.0%

   19 occurrences

3. 3.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake17.9%

   17 occurrences

4. 4.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements13.7%

   13 occurrences

5. 5.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning12.6%

   12 occurrences

6. 6.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn12.6%

   12 occurrences

7. 7.A footrest missing or insecure11.6%

   11 occurrences

8. 8.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake6.3%

   6 occurrences

9. 9.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm6.3%

   6 occurrences

10. 10.Brake efficiency below minimum requirement5.3%

    5 occurrences

11. 11.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps5.3%

    5 occurrences

12. 12.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn5.3%

    5 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Ktm 125 DUKE 19 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn6.3%

   32 tests

2. 2.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted6.1%

   31 tests

3. 3.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements5.1%

   26 tests

4. 4.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution4.7%

   24 tests

5. 5.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely4.3%

   22 tests

6. 6.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm4.1%

   21 tests

7. 7.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn3.9%

   20 tests

8. 8.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake2.8%

   14 tests

What gets tested

The 125 DUKE 19 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

11,416

Test classes

class 1: 449 · class 2: 58

Compare within the range

Other Ktm motorcycles

• Ktm 129093.1% raw
• Ktm 12572.1% raw
• Ktm 119090.6% raw
• Ktm 69087.5% raw
• Ktm 125 DUKE 2173.8% raw
• Ktm 790 DUKE 1990.2% raw
• All Ktm motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Ktm 125 DUKE 19?

74.4% unadjusted, from 507 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Ktm 125 DUKE 19 fail its MOT on?

"Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear" is recorded in 23.2% of failed Ktm 125 DUKE 19 tests, followed by "A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" (20.0%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Ktm 125 DUKE 19 usually have at its MOT?

11,416 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.