KTM 1190

1195cc Petrol Class 2

#823 of 5426 overall #32 of 230 KTMs #502 of 2787 other bikes

90.4%

first-time pass rate

4.5%

failed outright

15,830

median miles at test

5,021

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2017–2025

The 1190's first-time pass rate has risen 4.3 points since 2017, 85.8% to 90.1%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the 1190's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage 1190 passes first time 91.2% of the time; by 50k that's 95.1%.

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 1190

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
brakes	108	29.6	0.4×
lamps and reflectors	89	24.4	0.9×
suspension	49	13.4	1.2×
audible warning (Horn)	32	8.8	3.5×
tyres	28	7.7	0.7×
structure and attachments	21	5.8	0.5×
lighting and signalling	16	4.4	0.1×
Identification of the vehicle	10	2.7	0.9×
steering	6	1.6	0.3×
tyres and wheels	6	1.6	0.1×

Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.

How rivals compare

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the 1190 beats 3 of its 4 closest rivals (BMW R1200, BMW R1150, TRIUMPH SPRINT).

BMW R1200 92.9% pass · 299k tests BMW R1150 88.5% pass · 171k tests TRIUMPH SPRINT 85.6% pass · 133k tests SUZUKI GSF1200 82.4% pass · 97.6k tests

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 1190.

Pass rate by registration year

how each model-year cohort fares · registration year from first use date

Best year to buy used: 2015 (92.1% pass). Weakest: 2014 (89.1%).

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.

KTM 1190 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the KTM 1190 reliable?

The KTM 1190 is more reliable than average for its class: 90.4% of its 5,021 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #823 of 5426 models.

What does a 1190 fail its MOT on most?

brakes — 30% of all defects recorded against failed 1190 tests.

What is the best year of 1190 to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2015-registered examples do best (92.1%) and 2014 worst (89.1%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a 1190 last?

The median 1190 shows 15,830 miles at test, and examples around 50k miles still pass 95.1% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.