KTM DUKE 2
Real ownership data from 107 UK DUKE 2 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common DUKE 2 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 20.4% |
| Brakes | fail | 4.9% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 4.6% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 3% |
| Other | fail | 1.8% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 1.8% |
| Electrical | major | 1.8% |
| Suspension | fail | 1.2% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is tyres.
DUKE 2 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 22 | 8,004 mi | 280 | 90.11% |
| 2006 | 21 | 9,705 mi | 511 | 85.19% |
| 2005 | 18 | 8,622 mi | 236 | 83.33% |
| 2004 | 15 | 19,826 mi | 1,552 | 68.52% |
| 2003 | 10 | 8,451 mi | 552 | 82.14% |
| 2002 | 11 | 15,648 mi | 1,304 | 80.39% |
| 2000 | 5 | 19,866 mi | 1,664 | 75.68% |
DUKE 2 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the KTM DUKE 2?
Across 107 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (20.4% of all recorded faults), brakes (4.9% of all recorded faults), tyres (4.6% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a KTM DUKE 2?
The median KTM DUKE 2 in the UK has covered 11,406 miles, and typically rides about 660 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 6,408 and 17,336 miles.
Is the KTM DUKE 2 reliable?
82% of KTM DUKE 2 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.64 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 107 KTM DUKE 2 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.