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VX12 CAU

2012 Ktm 690 Duke 12

White Petrol 690cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

12,816 mi
Last recorded12,816 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ktm 690 Duke 128,487 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX12 CAU
MakeKtm
Model690 Duke 12
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine690cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 12,816 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 12,728 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 12,265 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 12,265 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 12,078 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 10,886 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 9,615 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 9,556 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 7,388 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 7,072 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 4,037 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 1,400 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 1,400 miles

How Reliable is the Ktm 690 Duke 12?

Based on 1,385 MOT tests across 175 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
568
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
175
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
Headlamp aim too high 4
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VX12 CAU is a 2012 Ktm 690 Duke 12 in White with a 690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2012 Ktm 690 Duke 12 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 8,487 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 690 Duke 12 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX12 CAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ktm 690 Duke 12 typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Ktm 690 Duke 12 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX12 CAU registered?

VX12 CAU is a 2012 Ktm 690 Duke 12, first registered on 10 April 2012.

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