CarVerify

Free Car Check

WA12 FDF

2012 Ktm 125 Duke

Orange Petrol 125cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

38,356 mi
Last recorded38,356 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ktm 125 Duke12,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ktm
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA12 FDF
MakeKtm
Model125 Duke
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 38,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 38,356 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 36,583 miles

Chain guard slightly loose (6.1.7 (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 36,581 miles

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering Steering/forks twisted (2.4 (a))

Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drive chain sprocket so loose it is likely to fail Sprocket carrier or bearing failed and insecure (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard slightly loose (6.1.7 (i))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear tyre flat

Pass 16 Aug 2023 34,252 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 34,252 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 32,325 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021

Dash inop

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Dash inop

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 29,235 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock had reduced damping effect

Fail 26 May 2020 29,235 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock had reduced damping effect

Pass 1 Jun 2019 25,608 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 May 2019

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 21,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 21,527 miles

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 17,339 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2017

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 15,279 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 14,483 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 14,483 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

How Reliable is the Ktm 125 Duke?

Based on 1,906 MOT tests across 289 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
1,507
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
289
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 47
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 41
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 29
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
Drive chain excessively loose 23
Full Ktm 125 Duke reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WA12 FDF is a 2012 Ktm 125 Duke in Orange with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2012 Ktm 125 Duke models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 12,358 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 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WA12 FDF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ktm 125 Duke typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Ktm 125 Duke is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WA12 FDF?

You can check the full history of WA12 FDF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WA12 FDF registered?

WA12 FDF is a 2012 Ktm 125 Duke, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is WA12 FDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA12 FDF shows 20 tests with a 55% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WA12 FDF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WA12 FDF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.