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J20 KTM

2005 Ktm Adventure

Orange Petrol 942cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

39,662 mi
Last recorded39,662 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ktm Adventure27,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 KTM
MakeKtm
ModelAdventure
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine942cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 39,662 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 39,454 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 39,454 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 39,324 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 35,419 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 33,099 miles

Nearside Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 31,226 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 31,217 miles

Front Wheel excessively damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 May 2019 31,208 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 May 2019 31,191 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 May 2018 29,533 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 27,068 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 27,068 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 24,565 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 22,945 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 21,655 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 19,142 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 16,504 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 27 Feb 2012 16,504 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 14,244 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 12,522 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 8,445 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 8,445 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 5,007 miles

How Reliable is the Ktm Adventure?

Based on 1,044 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
1,837
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
reflector on motorcycle missing 4
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 3
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3
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J20 KTM is a 2005 Ktm Adventure in Orange with a 942cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2005 Ktm Adventure models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 27,020 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ktm Adventure fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J20 KTM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ktm Adventure typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Ktm Adventure is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J20 KTM is a 2005 Ktm Adventure, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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