KTM 1090 ADVENTURE R 17
Pass rate over time
The 1090 ADVENTURE R 17's first-time pass rate has risen 1.1 points since 2020, 97.2% to 98.3%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage 1090 ADVENTURE R 17 passes first time 93.6% of the time; by 20k that's 92.7%.
First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.
What fails on a 1090 ADVENTURE R 17
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
11 | 39.3 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
4 | 14.3 |
| structure and attachments |
|
4 | 14.3 |
| tyres |
|
3 | 10.7 |
| suspension |
|
3 | 10.7 |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
2 | 7.1 |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
1 | 3.6 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the 1090 ADVENTURE R 17 beats 3 of its 4 closest rivals (TRIUMPH TIGER, DUCATI MULTISTRADA, HONDA CRF1000L Africa Twin).
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the 1090 ADVENTURE R 17.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2017 (94.4% pass). Weakest: 2018 (90.0%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.