Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2014 KTM 250?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2014 KTM 250?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2014 KTM 250?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2014 KTM 250?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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KTM 250 (2014)

283 real MOT outcomes analysed • 85.7% first-time pass rate

2014 KTM 250

CarHunch analysed 283 real MOT records for the 2014 KTM 250. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Generally reliable 5.7% above UK average

85.7%

pass MOT first time

UK average: ~80%

2,200

typical mileage

1,460–3,221 middle half

14.8%

ever had a dangerous defect

recorded at any MOT

0.82

avg MOT failures per car

over 4.7 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2014 KTM 250

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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Mileage Distribution

Most 2014 KTM 250 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.

1,460

low mileage

2,200

typical

3,221

high mileage

Half of all 2014 KTM 250 vehicles fall between 1,460 and 3,221 miles.

2014 KTM 250 — Still on the Road

95 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 67% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.

MOT History Averages

4.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.82

Avg failures per vehicle

3.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2014 KTM 250

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

27%

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
21.6%

Rear reflector missing
18.1%

Front Wheel bearing has slight play
13.4%

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive
12%

Chain guard missing ()
9.5%

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim
8.5%

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements
7.9%

Drive chain slightly loose

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Other model years — KTM 250:

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