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R401 POD

1998 Ktm Duke 620

Black Petrol 609cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

18,302 mi
Last recorded18,302 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Ktm Duke 62015,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR401 POD
MakeKtm
ModelDuke 620
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine609cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 18,302 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2025 18,302 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 17,813 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 17,813 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 17,478 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 17,067 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 16,823 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork leg (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 16,279 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 15,661 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 14,499 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 14,499 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 12,370 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2012 12,370 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 11,408 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 11,144 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 10,084 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2006 9,827 miles

How Reliable is the Ktm Duke 620?

Based on 1,065 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
359
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 27
reflector on motorcycle missing 23
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 16
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 8
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 8
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R401 POD is a 1998 Ktm Duke 620 in Black with a 609cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1998 Ktm Duke 620 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 15,492 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 Duke 620 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R401 POD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ktm Duke 620 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Ktm Duke 620 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R401 POD registered?

R401 POD is a 1998 Ktm Duke 620, first registered on 10 July 1998.

Is R401 POD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R401 POD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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