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R342 TLX

1997 Ktm Duke 620

Black Petrol 609cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

1,744 mi
Last recorded1,744 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Ktm Duke 62011,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR342 TLX
MakeKtm
ModelDuke 620
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine609cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 1,744 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 May 2025 1,486 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 1,134 miles

Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 1,123 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 531 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 378 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Frame heavily modified

Pass 20 May 2021 18 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 20,133 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 18,711 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 18,711 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 17,153 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 16,636 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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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R342 TLX is a 1997 Ktm Duke 620 in Black with a 609cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Ktm Duke 620 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 11,130 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 R342 TLX, 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 29 years old, this Ktm Duke 620 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R342 TLX registered?

R342 TLX is a 1997 Ktm Duke 620, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R342 TLX safe to buy?

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