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R972 KAW

1998 Ktm 640 LC4-E

Orange Petrol 640cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,133 mi
Last recorded30,133 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Ktm 640 LC4-E7,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR972 KAW
MakeKtm
Model640 LC4-E
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine640cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 30,133 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 29,961 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2020 29,572 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2020 29,572 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 29,489 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 29,400 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 28,933 miles

How Reliable is the Ktm 640 LC4-E?

Based on 9,903 MOT tests across 1,097 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
465
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
1,097
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 144
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 123
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 104
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 52
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 51
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R972 KAW is a 1998 Ktm 640 LC4-E in Orange with a 640cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Ktm 640 LC4-E models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 7,866 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ktm 640 LC4-E fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 144 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R972 KAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ktm 640 LC4-E typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 28 years old, this Ktm 640 LC4-E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R972 KAW is a 1998 Ktm 640 LC4-E, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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