KTM Rc 125 18 (2019)
2019 KTM Rc 125 18
CarHunch analysed 142 real MOT records for the 2019 KTM Rc 125 18. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2019 KTM RC 125 is underperforming against the UK average, with a first-time MOT pass rate of 68.3% compared to 80%, which suggests these bikes need more attention to maintenance than average. The 11.3% dangerous defect rate is moderate rather than alarming, but still worth noting for a buyer.
These machines are running light at a median of 7,530 miles, yet they're still accumulating 0.51 failures and 1.8 advisories per vehicle, indicating wear issues that aren't simply a matter of high mileage. Before buying one used, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on brakes, lights, and exhaust condition—the advisory frequency suggests these are the problem areas to watch.
What to check before buying a 2019 KTM Rc 125 18
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 2019 KTM Rc 125 18 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 Rc 125 18 vehicles fall between 3,937 and 12,080 miles.
2019 KTM Rc 125 18 — Still on the Road
58 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 66% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.
MOT History Averages
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