KTM Rc 125 18 (2020)
2020 KTM Rc 125 18
CarHunch analysed 141 real MOT records for the 2020 KTM Rc 125 18. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2020 KTM RC 125 is struggling relative to UK standards, with a first-time pass rate of just 68.7% against the national average of 80%—that's a meaningful gap suggesting these bikes encounter more teething problems than most. The good news is that only 13.5% have ever experienced dangerous defects, so safety-critical issues aren't widespread.
At nearly 9,200 miles on average, these bikes are running fairly light for their age, which makes the below-average pass rate more concerning—it's not simply wear and tear. The typical bike accumulates 0.4 failures and 1.6 advisories per test, pointing to minor recurring niggles rather than catastrophic failures; if you're considering one, budget for some maintenance early on and ask the seller for full service records to identify any patterns.
What to check before buying a 2020 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 140 | 68.5% | 0.4 |
| Other (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2020 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 2020 KTM Rc 125 18 vehicles fall between 4,969 and 13,151 miles.
2020 KTM Rc 125 18 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 82 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 95% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.
MOT History Averages
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