KTM 125 Duke 19 (2019)
2019 KTM 125 Duke 19
CarHunch analysed 674 real MOT records for the 2019 KTM 125 Duke 19. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2019 KTM 125 Duke falls well short of the UK average, with a first-time pass rate of just 68.7% against the national 80%—a meaningful reliability gap that suggests buyers should expect more frequent repairs. While dangerous defects affect only 10.2% of the cohort, the 0.58 average failures per vehicle and 2.1 advisories per bike point to consistent minor wear issues that need attention.
At 9,017 miles average for a five-year-old bike, these machines are running relatively light, yet they're still racking up problems—a sign of how these smaller displacement sports bikes handle the rigours of real ownership. Before buying, insist on a pre-purchase inspection focusing on the cooling system, electrics, and suspension components, as these tend to be the weak points showing up in test data.
What to check before buying a 2019 KTM 125 Duke 19
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 669 | 68.5% | 0.58 |
| Other (1%) | 5 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2019 KTM 125 Duke 19 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2019 KTM 125 Duke 19 vehicles fall between 4,941 and 12,114 miles.
2019 KTM 125 Duke 19 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 345 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 86% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.
MOT History Averages
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