Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2007 KTM 950?

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 2007 KTM 950?

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 2007 KTM 950?

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.

Is the 2007 KTM 950 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 274 vehicles, the 2007 KTM 950 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 87.2%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2007 KTM 950?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2007 KTM 950 are: Exhaust noisy (75.5% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (54.4% of vehicles), Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (40% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2007 KTM 950?

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 950 (2007)

274 real MOT outcomes analysed • 87.2% first-time pass rate

2007 KTM 950

CarHunch analysed 274 real MOT records for the 2007 KTM 950. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2007 KTM 950 passes its first MOT attempt 87.2% of the time, which is a solid 7 percentage points above the UK average of 80%. Dangerous defects have shown up in 16.8% of these bikes over their lifetime, which is worth noting but not alarming for a nearly two-decade-old machine.

With a median mileage of 13,658 miles at MOT, these are genuinely low-use examples for their age—suggesting many have been cherished or stored rather than thrashed. The average of 1.55 failures per test indicates manageable repair costs when issues do arise, though 4.8 advisories per vehicle flags that age-related wear is beginning to show; budget for routine maintenance like brake lines, cables, and seals before buying one.

We have limited data for the 2007 KTM 950 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

87.2%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

16.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.55

Over 11.3 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

14k

Middle half: 9k–19k

For context

These stats describe 274 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 274 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Exhaust & emissions 75.5%

Exhaust noisy

Tyre wear 54.4%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 31.2%

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Lighting 29.5%

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing · Drive chain slightly loose · Headlamp aim too high · …

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Other issues 7.1%

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive

Suspension & steering 5.9%

Steering headbearing has slight free play

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007.

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Before you buy a 2007 KTM 950

Based on MOT data from 274 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 16.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,064 KTM 950 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Orange 49.2%

523

Black 42.4%

451

Silver 4.3%

Blue 4.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2007 KTM 950 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

13,658

typical

8,566

low mileage

19,075

high mileage

Half of all 2007 KTM 950 vehicles fall between 8,566 and 19,075 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 8,566 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 8,566–19,075 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2007 KTM 950s sit.

⚠ Over 25,751 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2007 KTM 950 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 57% of 2007 KTM 950s are still active.

115 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 57% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

11.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.55

Avg failures per vehicle

4.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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