KTM 525SMR
Real ownership data from 172 UK 525SMR motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common 525SMR problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Other | major | 14.6% |
| Brakes | fail | 8.6% |
| Tyres | fail | 8.2% |
| Lights and indicators | user entered | 5.4% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 4.8% |
| Electrical | fail | 4.4% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 2.2% |
| Exhaust and emissions | fail | 1.7% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brake discs and pads.
525SMR mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 7 | 5,142 mi | 343 | 82.35% |
| 2006 | 18 | 4,223 mi | 470 | 76.39% |
| 2005 | 30 | 3,065 mi | 433 | 82.1% |
| 2004 | 38 | 2,771 mi | 398 | 81.18% |
| 2003 | 43 | 2,898 mi | 502 | 81.27% |
| 2002 | 18 | 3,790 mi | 290 | 76.58% |
| 2001 | 8 | 950 mi | 371 | 87.5% |
525SMR questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the KTM 525SMR?
Across 172 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are other (14.6% of all recorded faults), brakes (8.6% of all recorded faults), tyres (8.2% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a KTM 525SMR?
The median KTM 525SMR in the UK has covered 3,190 miles, and typically rides about 421 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 1,805 and 5,792 miles.
Is the KTM 525SMR reliable?
80.58% of KTM 525SMR MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.53 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 172 KTM 525SMR motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.