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R426 AEY

1998 Ktm Duke

Purple Petrol 620cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,281 mi
Last recorded15,281 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Ktm Duke14,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR426 AEY
MakeKtm
ModelDuke
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine620cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 15,281 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 15,262 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 15,061 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 15,029 miles

Stop lamp not working from front control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working from rear control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

2 fixings missing from tailpiece

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 14,913 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 14,913 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2015 14,799 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2014 14,512 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 14,512 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

rear brake pads show evidnce of friction material coming away from backing plate.

Pass 18 Sep 2012 14,410 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 14,410 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 14,146 miles

o/s/f. fork has light misting of oil .

Fail 6 Jul 2011 14,146 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

o/s/f. fork has light misting of oil .

Pass 10 Sep 2009 13,679 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2008 13,211 miles

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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R426 AEY is a 1998 Ktm Duke in Purple with a 620cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Ktm Duke models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 14,146 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 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R426 AEY, 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 28 years old, this Ktm Duke is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R426 AEY registered?

R426 AEY is a 1998 Ktm Duke, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R426 AEY safe to buy?

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