Pass rate over time
The 200 DUKE 12's first-time pass rate has fallen 4.7 points since 2015, 78.0% to 73.3%.
What fails on a 200 DUKE 12
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
22 | 23.2 | 2.0× |
| structure and attachments |
|
18 | 18.9 | 3.8× |
| brakes |
|
16 | 16.8 | 0.6× |
| suspension |
|
9 | 9.5 | 1.9× |
| lighting and signalling |
|
8 | 8.4 | 0.4× |
| steering |
|
8 | 8.4 | 3.4× |
| tyres |
|
6 | 6.3 | 0.9× |
| steering and suspension |
|
5 | 5.3 | 0.3× |
| driving controls |
|
2 | 2.1 | 1.7× |
| drive system |
|
1 | 1.1 | 0.3× |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the 200 DUKE 12 beats 2 of its 2 closest rivals (HONDA CB250, HONDA CB250 N).
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the 200 DUKE 12.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2012 (80.9% pass). Weakest: 2013 (79.5%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.
KTM 200 DUKE 12 FAQ
Is the KTM 200 DUKE 12 reliable?
The KTM 200 DUKE 12 is more reliable than average for its class: 80.4% of its 501 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #3493 of 5426 models.
What does a 200 DUKE 12 fail its MOT on most?
lamps and reflectors — 23% of all defects recorded against failed 200 DUKE 12 tests.