Ktm 690 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

1.0 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 690 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 severely17.6%

   9 occurrences

2. 2.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements13.7%

   7 occurrences

3. 3.A wheel bearing with excessive play9.8%

   5 occurrences

4. 4.Audible warning not working9.8%

   5 occurrences

5. 5.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear9.8%

   5 occurrences

6. 6.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning7.8%

   4 occurrences

7. 7.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements7.8%

   4 occurrences

8. 8.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution7.8%

   4 occurrences

9. 9.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps7.8%

   4 occurrences

10. 10.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements5.9%

    3 occurrences

11. 11.A lamp missing or inoperative3.9%

    2 occurrences

12. 12.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released3.9%

    2 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Ktm 690 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted9.2%

   68 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements6.4%

   47 tests

3. 3.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution3.5%

   26 tests

4. 4.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely2.9%

   21 tests

5. 5.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm2.4%

   18 tests

6. 6.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn1.4%

   10 tests

7. 7.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn1.4%

   10 tests

8. 8.A wheel bearing with excessive play1.2%

   9 tests

What gets tested

The 690 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

11,416

Test classes

class 2: 733 · class 1: 3

Compare within the range

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• Ktm 790 DUKE 1890.2% raw
• All Ktm motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Ktm 690?

87.5% unadjusted, from 736 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Ktm 690 fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 17.6% of failed Ktm 690 tests, followed by "Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements" (13.7%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Ktm 690 usually have at its MOT?

11,416 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.