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KTM 520

Orange · Petrol · 2001 · 520 cc

Y237 RTUMOT history

Y237 RTU is an orange petrol KTM 520 first used on 18 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 4,525 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
4,525 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2013
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y237 RTU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
KTM
Model
520
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
520 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y237 RTU was last recorded at 4,525 miles on 12 Sept 2013, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2012.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Apr 2008: 1,906 miles, lower than 58,415 miles on 13 Mar 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
4,516 miles · 3 Sept 2012
Between the last two tests
9 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2013 – 4,525 miles
  • 2012 – 4,516 miles
  • 2008 – 1,906 miles
  • 2006 – 58,415 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryRear swingarm pivot bushes have slight free playRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Bike leaning a lot on sidestand

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Chain guard missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    493964472781
    • AdvisoryRear swingarm pivot bushes have slight free play

  2. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    793573769574
    • AdvisoryRear swingarm pivot bushes have slight free play

  3. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    156544969676
    • AdvisoryBike leans a lot on sidestand
    • AdvisoryRear swingarm pivot bushes have slight free play

  4. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    504563282423
    • AdvisoryBike leaning a lot on sidestand

  5. FailMileage not read1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    932392238957
    • DangerousRear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel bled rear brake to PRS (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBike leaning a lot on sidestand

  6. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    745782155785
    • AdvisoryBike leaning a lot on sidestand

  7. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    279632720446
    • AdvisoryBike leaning quite a bit on sidestand

  8. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    266650214440
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm pivot has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. FailMileage not read1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    664727076272
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm pivot has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    237192154190
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  11. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    941726982495
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

  12. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    719050019471
    • AdvisoryChain guard missing

  13. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    890358924376
    • AdvisoryChain guard missing
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

  14. PassMileage not read6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    967786764231
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
    • NoteChain guard missing

  15. Pass4,525 miles (+9)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    4,525 miles
    Test number
    838005153265
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
    • NoteFront Floating Brake dDisc rivots slightly worn

  16. Pass4,516 miles (+5)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    4,516 miles
    Test number
    888257142296
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • NoteChain guard missing
    • NoteFront brake disc floating rivots slight free play

  17. Fail4,511 miles2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,511 miles
    Test number
    896335842295
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • NoteChain guard missing
    • NoteFront brake disc floating rivots slight free play

  18. PassMileage not read2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    375500971418
    • NoteAdvise front wheel bearing noisy
    • NoteAdvise vehicle present with light masked over, this vehicle should only be used during daylight hours and not used a time of seriously reduced visibility

  19. Pass1,906 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    1,906 miles
    Test number
    330396398071
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  20. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    462018717176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. FailMileage not read1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    114808117102
    • FailureFront Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

  22. Pass58,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    58,415 miles
    Test number
    510802676018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail58,415 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,415 miles
    Test number
    623932476055
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.4)

Questions about Y237 RTU

Does Y237 RTU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y237 RTU is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y237 RTU?
The MOT on Y237 RTU is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y237 RTU done?
Y237 RTU was recorded at 4,525 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2013.
Has Y237 RTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y237 RTU has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on Y237 RTU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Apr 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y237 RTU find?
Y237 RTU passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: rear swingarm pivot bushes have slight free play.

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