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R284 VGC

1998 Ktm Duke 620

Black Petrol 625cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

15,809 mi
Last recorded15,809 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Ktm Duke 62015,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR284 VGC
MakeKtm
ModelDuke 620
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine625cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 15,809 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 15,809 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 15,553 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 14,613 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 14,438 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 13,749 miles

no plate slightly smaller than normal but still readable from the required distance.

Fail 16 Jul 2011 13,716 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

front tyre wearing unevenly.

no plate slightly smaller than normal but still readable from the required distance.

Pass 21 Jul 2010 12,042 miles

Offside Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

no plate alittle smaller than normal but still readable from required distance.

Fail 3 Jul 2010 12,040 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Fuel cap sealing washer torn (7.2.2c)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Offside Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

no plate alittle smaller than normal but still readable from required distance.

rear brake pad pin locking device incorrectly fitted.

relay switchs inside front headlight assembly not secured and could prevent steering from turning fully.

temp warning light does not go out and cooling fan not coming on.

Fail 1 Jun 2009 11,399 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

No plate alittle smaller than normal but still readable from required distance

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

non standard muffler fitted, alittle louder than orignal one but not excessively so

relay unit loose behind headlight assembly but not affecting steering in any way

Pass 1 Jun 2009 11,399 miles

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

No plate alittle smaller than normal but still readable from required distance

non standard muffler fitted, alittle louder than orignal one but not excessively so

relay unit loose behind headlight assembly but not affecting steering in any way

Pass 6 Jun 2008 9,249 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2007 8,120 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 5,422 miles

How Reliable is the Ktm Duke 620?

Based on 1,065 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
359
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 27
reflector on motorcycle missing 23
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 16
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 8
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 8
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R284 VGC is a 1998 Ktm Duke 620 in Black with a 625cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Ktm Duke 620 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 15,492 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 620 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R284 VGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ktm Duke 620 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Ktm Duke 620 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R284 VGC is a 1998 Ktm Duke 620, first registered on 13 June 1998.

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