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BU05 UXB

2005 Ktm 640 Duke II

Black Petrol 625cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

849 mi
Last recorded849 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ktm 640 Duke II8,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 UXB
MakeKtm
Model640 Duke II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine625cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 849 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 7 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 7 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 15,328 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Exhaust silencer slightly loose bolt missing. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust bracket snapped.

Pass 23 Feb 2021 15,309 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 15,308 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced working but bulb holder is not located allowing light bulb to fall inside (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced bulb holder loose fallen inside reducing visible light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 14,540 miles

Drive chain slightly loose chain loose and very dry advise lubing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

instrument panel broken mounting

Pass 9 Aug 2018 13,422 miles

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

Offside Front Lower right hand engine case leaking oil

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 13,422 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower right hand engine case leaking oil

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 11,996 miles

Front brake performance of 23% is lower than expected but brake locked wheel

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. rear wheel toeing in (tyre wall very close to swingarm) (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 10,919 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 9,859 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 11 Mar 2015 9,859 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 9,126 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 9,126 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 8,270 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 5,906 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 3,548 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 2,167 miles

How Reliable is the Ktm 640 Duke II?

Based on 5,083 MOT tests across 546 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
527
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
546
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 78
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 64
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Headlamp aim too low 33
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 32
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BU05 UXB is a 2005 Ktm 640 Duke II in Black with a 625cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 Ktm 640 Duke II models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 8,878 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 640 Duke II fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU05 UXB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ktm 640 Duke II typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Ktm 640 Duke II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU05 UXB is a 2005 Ktm 640 Duke II, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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