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WU12 BBZ

2012 Ktm 125 Duke

Orange Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

24,347 mi
Last recorded24,347 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ktm 125 Duke12,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 BBZ
MakeKtm
Model125 Duke
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 24,347 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 24,347 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 21,333 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 21,333 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 18,643 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 17,486 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 13,635 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2021 13,634 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 3,193 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 19,249 miles

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

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

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

rear seat missing

Fail 22 Feb 2019 19,230 miles

Footrest missing both rear (6.2.12 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2019 19,192 miles

Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort front/rear discs warped (1.2.1 (e))

Steering linkage locking device missing left hand lock stop missing (2.1.3 (d))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Wheel spindle loose front (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front left fork (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 May 2017 15,415 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 7,341 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 5,621 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 5,577 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2015 5,493 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

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
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WU12 BBZ is a 2012 Ktm 125 Duke in Orange with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WU12 BBZ, 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.

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WU12 BBZ is a 2012 Ktm 125 Duke, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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