Ktm 790 DUKE 19 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

3.7 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 790 DUKE 19 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements25.0%

   5 occurrences

2. 2.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear25.0%

   5 occurrences

3. 3.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely20.0%

   4 occurrences

4. 4.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements15.0%

   3 occurrences

5. 5.A brake lining or pad contaminated with oil, grease etc15.0%

   3 occurrences

6. 6.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution10.0%

   2 occurrences

7. 7.A footrest missing or insecure10.0%

   2 occurrences

8. 8.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm10.0%

   2 occurrences

9. 9.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released10.0%

   2 occurrences

10. 10.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted10.0%

    2 occurrences

11. 11.Audible warning not working5.0%

    1 occurrences

12. 12.A loose wheel spindle or securing nut(s) or locking device missing or insecure5.0%

    1 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Ktm 790 DUKE 19 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted10.4%

   54 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements9.6%

   50 tests

3. 3.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution6.3%

   33 tests

4. 4.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm2.1%

   11 tests

5. 5.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured2.1%

   11 tests

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

   8 tests

7. 7.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely1.3%

   7 tests

8. 8.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.2%

   6 tests

What gets tested

The 790 DUKE 19 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

9,049

Test classes

class 2: 518 · class 1: 3

Compare within the range

Other Ktm motorcycles

• Ktm 129093.1% raw
• Ktm 12572.1% raw
• Ktm 119090.6% raw
• Ktm 69087.5% raw
• Ktm 125 DUKE 2173.8% raw
• Ktm 790 DUKE 1890.2% raw
• All Ktm motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Ktm 790 DUKE 19?

90.2% unadjusted, from 521 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Ktm 790 DUKE 19 fail its MOT on?

"Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" is recorded in 25.0% of failed Ktm 790 DUKE 19 tests, followed by "Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear" (25.0%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Ktm 790 DUKE 19 usually have at its MOT?

9,049 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.