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MOT History from tests of petrol KTM RCs year 2015

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mot history
Pass percent:67.66%
(The average a petrol KTM RC year 2015 passes without issue)
Based on:1,008 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))52
Headlamp aim out of alignment47
Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii||35
Registration plate issues22
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))14
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1|12
Registration plate lamp issues12
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))10
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))10
Rear Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii||9
Front Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||9
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))8
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))8
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))8
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))7
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))7
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))7
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |1.2.1 |e||6
Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))6
Rear Brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||6
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))6
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))6
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play |2.2.2 |f| |i||6
Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))6
Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail |6.1.7 |c| |ii||5
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||5
Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d|5
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))4
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))4
Drive chain excessively loose |6.1.7 |c| |i||4
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))4
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||3
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))3
Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))3
Rear Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||3
Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||3
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
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Rear Brake pedal insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))2
Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii))2
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |5.3.2 |b||2
Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))2
Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))2
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))2
Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned |1.4.2d|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))2
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))2
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c|2
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))2
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|2
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Handlebar retaining device loose (2.2.1 (b) (i))2
Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|2
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d|2
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel |1.1.2 |a||2
Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))2
Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))2
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))2
Rear Drive chain sprocket so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||2
Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))2
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))2
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||2
Throttle operating incorrectly |6.2.7 |a| |i||2
Rear Upper Shock absorber insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii))1
Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose CUSH RUBBERS WORN TO EXCESS (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))1
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Central Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii||1
Front Brake performance not tested Could not test as rear brake is binding (1.2.1 (g))1
Nearside Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii))1
Offside Handlebar retaining device loose (2.2.1 (b) (i))1
Front Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))1
Nearside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a|1
Offside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a|1
Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted |6.1.7 |j| |i||1
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))1
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|1
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a|1
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|1
Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose |2.1.1a|1
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play sprocket carrier bearings |2.4.A.2c|1
Drive chain excessively tight |6.1.7 |k| |i||1
Front Brake lever is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))1
Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))1
Rear Stop lamp not working rear brake light not working on rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Engine mounting/bracket fractured engine bracket fractured at front right (6.1.8 (a) (ii))1
Steering linkage modified such that the steering is adversely affected Clutch cable affecting steering (2.1.3 (f) (ii))1
Motorcycle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Exhaust fouling shock absorber (6.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle is sticky as well as turning the wrong way (6.2.7 (a) (ii))1
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls connections unplugged plugged back in and secured (4.3.2 (a) (iii))1
Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached (6.1.7 (j) (ii))1
Rear Drive chain excessively loose |6.1.7 |c| |i||1
Stop lamp not working front brake switch broken wire |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Stop lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning rear brake hydraulic switch not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached |4.4.1 |c| |ii||1
Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied |1.1.2 |d||1
Footrest missing Both rear |6.2.12 |a||1
Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear reflector missing red (4.8.2 (a) (ii))1
Stop lamp not working on front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working left (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Stop lamp not working Front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |5.3.2 |b||1
Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Front Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))1
Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))1
Central Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))1
Front Stop lamp missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Footrest missing Pillion footrests missing |6.2.12 |a||1
Rear Brake clevis joint excessively worn (1.1.15 (b))1
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swinging arm bearing worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated clutch lever bolt insecure (6.2.7 (b))1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |5.3.2 |b||1
Offside Front Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached right hand bar is loose (2.2.1 (b) (ii))1
Rear Drive chain excessively loose drive chain too losse (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect front forks not damping and sticking (5.3.2 (b))1
Offside Front Upper Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Stop lamp not working not working on front brake lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))1
Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure gear change lever (6.1.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))1
Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))1
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess |6.2.1e|1
Handlebar mounting insecure BOTH (2.2.1 (a) (i))1
Rear Footrest missing |6.2.12 |a||1
Rear reflector on motorcycle does not reflect squarely to the rear |1.4.1|1
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies control one handlebar lever |1.3.1a|1
Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))1
Central Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Central Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Central Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Fuel cap ineffective corrosion or seal seat (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b|1
Nearside Footrest missing |6.2.12 |a||1
Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected |2.2.2 |f| |ii||1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.2|1
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a|1
Rear Brake disc|s| excessively scored |3.2.A1l|1
Rear Brake disc|s| excessively worn |3.2.A1l|1
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess cush drive excessively worn |6.2.1e|1
Drive chain worn to excess tight link in chain |6.2.1e|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c|1
Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c|1
Drive chain excessively loose chain too loose at stand and under full load. (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|1
Offside Front Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|1
Rear reflector missing PRS Replaced (4.8.2 (a) (ii))1
Stop lamp not working control one (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level |1.1.10 |d| |ii||1
Rear All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Suspension component mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii))1
Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))1
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2|1
Drive chain excessively tight |6.2.1d|1
Front Fork yoke insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i))1
Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))1
Offside Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling chain adjuster insecure and misaligned (2.4 (a))1
Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |5.3.3 |a| |i||1
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar |2.2.1 |d| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired |5.1.3 |a| |ii||1
Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail |6.1.7 |c| |ii||1
Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))1
Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced |4.4.3 |a||1
Rear Brake pedal is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied |1.1.2 |d||1
Rear Wheel spindle loose |5.2.1 |c| |i||1
Rear Drive chain sprocket so loose it is likely to fail |6.1.7 |c| |ii||1
Front Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail |6.1.7 |c| |ii||1
Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned |4.4.3 |a||1
Headlamp lens seriously defective No Paturn (4.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing |1.5.1a|1
Offside Front Direction indicator missing |1.5.1a|1
Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii))1
Rear Stop lamp not working when using front brake. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose |6.1.7 |c| |i||1
Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail |6.1.7 |k| |ii||1
Drive chain excessively loose loose / tight spots |6.1.7 |c| |i||1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.4 |a||1
Nearside Rear Steering linkage locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))1
Offside Rear Steering linkage locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))1
Drive chain sprocket excessively loose rear cush drive excessive play |6.1.7 |c| |i||1
Offside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls repaired wire on front switch (4.3.2 (a) (iii))1
Nearside Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))1
Central Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Central Rear Stop lamp not working not working on front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Central Rear Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced not working on rear brake (4.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Rear Brake hose connection leaking (1.1.12 (c))1
Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect little movement in rear shock |5.3.2 |b||1
Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure belly pan loose |6.1.1 |b| |i||1
Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied rear brake pedal catching loose belly pan |1.1.2 |d||1
Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling front wheel not aligned with handlebar |2.4 |a||1
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e|1
Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy |2.2.2 |f| |i||1
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen dipping to the wrong side (4.1.2 (a))1
Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Throttle operating incorrectly sticking on full lock (6.2.7 (a) (i))1
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak nearside & offside front (5.3.2 (b))1
Rear reflector missing no rear reflector (4.8.2 (a) (ii))1
Front Stop lamp not working Lever |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock |2.1.4 |c||1
Steering operation impeded by a fairing (2.1.4 (e))1
Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar both. (2.2.1 (d) (ii))1
Brake component insecure rear fluid reservoir. (1.1.21 (c))1
Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))1
Stop lamp not working Rear switch n/w |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Side stand mounting bracket |6.1.1 |b| |i||1
Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Fork seal |5.3.2 |b||1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |5.3.2 |b||1
Drive chain sprocket excessively loose cush drives badly worn leaving excess movement in rear sprocket |6.1.7 |c| |i||1
Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated loose and support bracket dangerous (6.2.7 (b))1
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seals both legs (5.3.2 (b))1
Headlamp aim not tested |4.1.2 |b||1
Brake component insecure (1.1.21 (c))1
Stop lamp not working pedal and lever |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))1
Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))1
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))1
Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached Clip missing |6.1.7 |j| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.12 |a||1
Nearside Footrest missing Pillion (6.2.12 (a))1
Offside Footrest missing Pillion (6.2.12 (a))1
Drive chain worn to excess Excessive tight and slack spots (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Stop lamp not working with front control |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))1
Shock absorber has negligible damping effect excessively stiff (5.3.2 (b))1
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Central Rear Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear All direction indicators missing |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Fork seal |5.3.2 |b||1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Fork seal |5.3.2 |b||1
Drive chain worn to excess |6.1.7 |c| |i||1
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.1.7 |c| |i||1
Offside Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))1
Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))1
Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))1
Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating creeping under load |1.1.10 |b| |i||1
Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))1
Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))1
Nearside Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock clutch lever fouling the screen (2.1.4 (c))1
Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn to excess |6.1.7 |c| |i||1
Handlebar fractured |2.2.1 |c| |i||1
Front Stop lamp not working hand brake level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Central Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))1
Central Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect bottoms out on bounce (5.3.2 (b))1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working brake light not working from foot pedal (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock |2.1.4 |a||1
Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure lock nut missing of swingarm pivot blot (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))1
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))1
Front Suspension damaged and seriously weakened Forks bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Steering operation impeded by a fairing Front wheel fowling fairing (2.1.4 (e))1
Front Brake master cylinder leaking |1.1.10 |b| |ii||1
Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))1
Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Front Handlebar restricted in free movement from lock to lock clutch lever (2.1.4 (c))1
Front Brake lever so insecure that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (e) (ii))1
Rear Stop lamp not working From front brake control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))1
Rear Brake pedal is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))1
Rear Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))1
Rear Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))1
Stop lamp not working rear brake pedal |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Rear Drive chain sprocket so loose it is likely to fail cush drive rubbers have excessive free play (6.1.7 (c) (ii))1

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