KTM 640 Duke Ii (2003)

102 real MOT outcomes analysed • 85.8% first-time pass rate

2003 KTM 640 Duke Ii

CarHunch analysed 102 real MOT records for the 2003 KTM 640 Duke Ii. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2003 KTM 640 DUKE II posts a first-time pass rate of 85.8%, which beats the UK average by 5.8 percentage points—a solid sign of baseline reliability. Only 5.9% of these bikes have ever recorded a dangerous defect, so safety concerns are minimal.

These machines are running at just 10,399 miles on average, well below what you'd expect for a 21-year-old bike, suggesting many have been cherished or stored. However, they average 1.42 failures and 4.0 advisories per test, pointing to wear items (likely chain, bearings, brake components) that need routine attention on older bikes of this age and mileage profile. If you're considering one, factor in immediate servicing costs and have any potential purchase inspected by a KTM-familiar mechanic before committing.

Generally reliable 5.8% above UK average
85.8%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
9,391
typical mileage
7,093–13,032 middle half
5.9%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.42
avg MOT failures per car
over 9.1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2003 KTM 640 Duke Ii

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 2003 KTM 640 Duke Ii 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.

7,093
low mileage
9,391
typical
13,032
high mileage

Half of all 2003 KTM 640 Duke Ii vehicles fall between 7,093 and 13,032 miles.

2003 KTM 640 Duke Ii — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 17 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2024 (46% of peak).

37 17 2014 2024

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2024.

MOT History Averages

9.1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.42
Avg failures per vehicle
4
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — KTM 640 Duke Ii:

2005