>

MOT History from tests of petrol KTM 125s year 2020

Review the list of common KTM 125 failures below or to perform a specific mot history check on your KTM then use our popular KnowYourCar service

mot history
Pass percent:76.72%
(The average a petrol KTM 125 year 2020 passes without issue)
Based on:1,044 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))74
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))25
Registration plate lamp issues24
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))17
Registration plate issues16
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))15
Headlamp aim out of alignment14
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))12
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))11
Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))10
Horn not working (7.7 (a))9
Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))9
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))9
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))9
Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))8
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))6
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))5
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))4
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))4
Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))4
Central Rear Upper Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))3
Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))3
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))3
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))3
Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))3
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))3
Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))2
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))2
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))2
Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))2
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))2
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))2
Front Brake lever is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))2
Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))2
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))2
Central Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))2
Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))2
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated (6.2.7 (b))2
Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii))2
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))1
Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))1
Central Rear Lower Brake effort inadequate at a wheel brake pedal appears to have minimal effect and when used travels to the stop . (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached indicator held on with duct tape & facing in the wrong direction (4.4.1 (c) (ii))1
Stop lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))1
Offside Footrest insecure riders (6.2.12 (a))1
Brake excessively binding rear brake (1.2.1 (f))1
Rear Footrest missing both (6.2.12 (a))1
Front Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached Main bolts loose (2.2.1 (b) (ii))1
Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))1
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both front fork seals (5.3.2 (b))1
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))1
Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam intermittant (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Brake pedal insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))1
Central Rear Stop lamp not working Front brake stop lamp inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Drive chain excessively tight Links seized (6.1.7 (k) (i))1
Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))1
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))1
Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))1
Nearside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Upper All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Rear Stop lamp not working brake pedal (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))1
Brake lever is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))1
Clutch lever bent so it cannot be readily operated (6.2.7 (b))1
Throttle operating incorrectly Sticks On To Nearside (6.2.7 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))1
Central All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced All indicators (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Front Stop lamp not working Brake switch not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))1
Central Front Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))1
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort front disk excessively warped (1.2.1 (e))1
Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess Cush Drive Rubbers (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Lower Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))1
Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached loose mounting to yoke (2.2.1 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Upper Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))1
Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))1
Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))1
Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation replaced switch (4.3.2 (a) (ii))1
Central Rear Stop lamp not working Front switch stuck-Rectified (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))1
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))1
Brake component modification adversely affecting braking performance hitting switch (1.1.21 (d) (ii))1
Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Front Brake component inadequately mounted hitting switch (1.1.21 (c))1
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 20kgF fluctuation. (1.2.1 (e))1
Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam goes off when turning steering (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))1
Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))1
Front Wheel spindle locking device ineffective (5.2.1 (d))1
Rear reflector missing Obscured by L plate (4.8.2 (a) (ii))1
Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))1
Footrest missing passenger footrests missing (6.2.12 (a))1
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording "for racing use only" (6.1.2 (c))1
Rear Stop lamp not working NOT WORKING FROM REAR BRAKE LEVER (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock BACK OF HEADLIGHT HITTING FRAME HEADSTOCK (2.1.4 (c))1
Handlebar mounting insecure HANDLEBAR CLAMPS TO TOP YOKE LOOSE (2.2.1 (a) (i))1
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))1
Nearside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Front Stop lamp not working Control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii))1
Stop lamp not working rear control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar LH (2.2.1 (d) (ii))1
Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition rear exhaust box missing (8.1.1 (a))1
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess front and rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))1
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))1
Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released1
Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Offside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Not working when rear brake is pressed (4.3.2 (a) (iii))1
Upper Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))1
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Not working on rear brake (4.3.2 (a) (iii))1
Handlebar mounting so insecure that steering is adversely affected (2.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Stop lamp not working on front brake lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))1
Handlebar mounting insecure Handle bar clamp loose at nearside (left) mounting point (2.2.1 (a) (i))1
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))1
Front Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))1
Rear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Fork (5.3.2 (b))1

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

Please note: We take the data from the DVSA. This data is raw and can contain typos and spelling mistakes that garages may have entered while recording a MOT result. Specifically miss-match on names of models and makes. We are constantly cleaning the data so bear with the odd issue.

Got suggestions? We’re improving this section all the time. If you have any suggestions, please let us know.

Find us on Facebook

© KnowYourCar™ 2019. All rights reserved
Except where otherwise noted, content on our MOT statistics pages are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license.
You are free to redistribute the material in any medium or format as long as credit is given to KnowYourCar

WARNING: We have placed hidden watermarks in our data. We will take action against our data being used outside of these terms.

MOT Data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

By using our site you are agreeing to our terms and conditions
Terms & Conditions  Privacy Policy