Ktm 125 DUKE 21 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

12.7 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 21 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 rear19.8%

   19 occurrences

2. 2.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely15.6%

   15 occurrences

3. 3.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution14.6%

   14 occurrences

4. 4.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake12.5%

   12 occurrences

5. 5.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn9.4%

   9 occurrences

6. 6.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning7.3%

   7 occurrences

7. 7.A footrest missing or insecure7.3%

   7 occurrences

8. 8.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps7.3%

   7 occurrences

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

   7 occurrences

10. 10.Audible warning not working6.3%

    6 occurrences

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

    6 occurrences

12. 12.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released6.3%

    6 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Ktm 125 DUKE 21 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements6.6%

   36 tests

2. 2.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted6.0%

   33 tests

3. 3.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn6.0%

   33 tests

4. 4.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn5.5%

   30 tests

5. 5.Brake control so positioned, bent or shortened that the brake cannot be readily applied.3.8%

   21 tests

6. 6.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution3.7%

   20 tests

7. 7.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake3.5%

   19 tests

8. 8.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm3.1%

   17 tests

What gets tested

The 125 DUKE 21 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

8,501

Test classes

class 1: 489 · class 2: 57

Compare within the range

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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Ktm 125 DUKE 21?

73.8% unadjusted, from 546 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Ktm 125 DUKE 21 fail its MOT on?

"Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear" is recorded in 19.8% of failed Ktm 125 DUKE 21 tests, followed by "A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" (15.6%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Ktm 125 DUKE 21 usually have at its MOT?

8,501 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.