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R685 OPS

1998 Ktm Duke 620

Black Petrol 609cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,441 mi
Last recorded11,441 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Ktm Duke 62015,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR685 OPS
MakeKtm
ModelDuke 620
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine609cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 11,441 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 11,418 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 11,418 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 11,304 miles

Exhaust noisy Aftermarket cans (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 May 2022 11,149 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 11,125 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 11,125 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 11,023 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

exhaust slightly noisey

rear brake fluid level close to min mark

slight play on rear sprocket carrier

Fail 30 Aug 2018 10,995 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

exhaust slightly noisey

rear brake fluid level close to min mark

slight play on rear sprocket carrier

Pass 31 Jul 2015 10,548 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 10,548 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 9,978 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Fail 21 May 2014 9,962 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 May 2013 8,655 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 8,655 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 May 2012 7,861 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

chain slightly rubbing on rear tyre

Fail 1 May 2012 7,861 miles

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

chain slightly rubbing on rear tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2010 7,175 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 6,786 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 6,572 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 6,352 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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R685 OPS is a 1998 Ktm Duke 620 in Black with a 609cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R685 OPS, 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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R685 OPS is a 1998 Ktm Duke 620, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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