Ktm 1290 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

6.5 points above the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Ktm 1290 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely19.5%

   23 occurrences

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements16.1%

   19 occurrences

3. 3.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution13.6%

   16 occurrences

4. 4.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements7.6%

   9 occurrences

5. 5.A footrest missing or insecure6.8%

   8 occurrences

6. 6.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear6.8%

   8 occurrences

7. 7.Audible warning not working5.9%

   7 occurrences

8. 8.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely5.1%

   6 occurrences

9. 9.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED4.2%

   5 occurrences

10. 10.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.2%

    5 occurrences

11. 11.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements3.4%

    4 occurrences

12. 12.A wheel bearing excessively rough3.4%

    4 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Ktm 1290 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted5.5%

   168 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements5.2%

   160 tests

3. 3.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution4.1%

   124 tests

4. 4.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm3.1%

   94 tests

5. 5.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn1.5%

   47 tests

6. 6.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured1.3%

   41 tests

7. 7.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.3%

   40 tests

8. 8.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely1.0%

   32 tests

How wear changes the picture

1290 pass rate by age and registration year

What gets tested

The 1290 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

16,116

Test classes

class 2: 3,051 · class 1: 9

Compare within the range

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• Ktm 12572.1% raw
• Ktm 119090.6% raw
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• Ktm 125 DUKE 2173.8% raw
• Ktm 790 DUKE 1990.2% raw
• Ktm 790 DUKE 1890.2% raw
• All Ktm motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Ktm 1290?

93.1% unadjusted, from 3,060 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Ktm 1290 fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 19.5% of failed Ktm 1290 tests, followed by "Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" (16.1%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Ktm 1290 usually have at its MOT?

16,116 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.