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R160 DMY

1997 Ktm Duke

Purple Petrol 609cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,930 mi
Last recorded12,930 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Ktm Duke12,783 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR160 DMY
MakeKtm
ModelDuke
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine609cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2025 12,930 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 12,783 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 12,455 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 12,137 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 12,095 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 11,969 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 11,804 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 11,518 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 11,133 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 10,876 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 10,732 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 10,313 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 9,710 miles

Offside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

How Reliable is the Ktm Duke?

Based on 2,017 MOT tests across 214 vehicles.

82.7%
Pass Rate
512
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
214
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 27
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 23
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 13
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
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R160 DMY is a 1997 Ktm Duke in Purple with a 609cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Ktm Duke models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 12,783 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ktm Duke fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R160 DMY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ktm Duke typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Ktm Duke is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R160 DMY?

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What year was R160 DMY registered?

R160 DMY is a 1997 Ktm Duke, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R160 DMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R160 DMY shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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