KTM 250 (2015)
2015 KTM 250
CarHunch analysed 354 real MOT records for the 2015 KTM 250. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2015 KTM 250 passes its MOT first time at 86.4%, which is 6.4 percentage points ahead of the UK average—a genuinely solid result. Dangerous defects show up in just 11.6% of vehicles tested, so serious safety issues are relatively uncommon for this cohort.
These are low-mileage bikes; the median sits at just 2,077 miles despite being nearly a decade old, suggesting many are weekend or leisure machines rather than commuters. With 0.64 failures and 2.0 advisories per vehicle on average, expect minor maintenance items rather than major repairs—check brake fluid condition and suspension wear when viewing one, as these typically appear as advisories on this model.
What to check before buying a 2015 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 2015 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.
Half of all 2015 KTM 250 vehicles fall between 1,444 and 3,226 miles.
2015 KTM 250 — Still on the Road
127 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 71% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2015 KTM 250
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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27%
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
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21.6%
Rear reflector missing
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18.1%
Front Wheel bearing has slight play
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13.4%
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive
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12%
Chain guard missing ()
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9.5%
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim
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8.5%
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements
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7.9%
Drive chain slightly loose
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2015. Counts include advisories and failures.
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