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LJ57 KZR

2008 Ktm 950

Orange Petrol 942cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

65,583 mi
Last recorded65,583 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ktm 95012,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 KZR
MakeKtm
Model950
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine942cc
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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2026 65,583 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

beam aim converter fitted at time of test

Fail 31 Jan 2026 65,559 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH FORK LEGS (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Chain guard missing ()

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose UNABLE TO MOVE (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front COOLANT BOTTLE INSECURE

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 31 Jan 2025 60,476 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slightly oil leaking off side engine

Fail 18 Jan 2025 60,453 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slightly oil leaking off side engine

Pass 13 Jan 2024 52,659 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 30 Dec 2023 52,578 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 46,283 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 46,152 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 37,111 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 36,505 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 36,252 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 36,242 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 34,329 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 33,957 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 32,523 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 32,523 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 30,052 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 30,052 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 28,040 miles

Clutch lever has end broken off,

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

L/H mirror glass cracked.

Fail 23 Jul 2013 27,966 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever has end broken off,

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

L/H mirror glass cracked.

Pass 4 Aug 2012 20,077 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 20,077 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 16,146 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Ktm 950?

Based on 11,776 MOT tests across 1,085 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
965
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,085
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 85
reflector on motorcycle missing 67
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 50
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 32
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 25
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LJ57 KZR is a 2008 Ktm 950 in Orange with a 942cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2008 Ktm 950 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 12,888 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 950 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ57 KZR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ktm 950 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Ktm 950 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LJ57 KZR is a 2008 Ktm 950, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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