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FJ12 HWS

2012 Ktm 125 Duke 12

Orange Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,027 mi
Last recorded25,027 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ktm 125 Duke 1211,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ12 HWS
MakeKtm
Model125 Duke 12
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 25,027 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2025 25,014 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 23,748 miles

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 21,623 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 21,306 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 19,275 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 28,455 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 16,536 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 16,536 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2017 15,434 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2017 15,400 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 13,606 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2016 13,599 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 11,540 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 11,540 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Chain dry

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Ktm 125 Duke 12?

Based on 801 MOT tests across 119 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
1,317
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
119
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 13
reflector on motorcycle missing 11
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 9
Drive chain excessively loose 7
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FJ12 HWS is a 2012 Ktm 125 Duke 12 in Orange with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Ktm 125 Duke 12 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 11,757 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 125 Duke 12 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ12 HWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ktm 125 Duke 12 typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Ktm 125 Duke 12 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FJ12 HWS is a 2012 Ktm 125 Duke 12, first registered on 2 April 2012.

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