KTM 1190 RC8

1150cc Petrol Class 2

#2689 of 5426 overall #101 of 230 KTMs #1692 of 2787 other bikes

84.2%

first-time pass rate

8.0%

failed outright

10,787

median miles at test

1,911

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2011–2025

The 1190 RC8's first-time pass rate has risen 3.0 points since 2011, 87.0% to 90.0%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the 1190 RC8's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage 1190 RC8 passes first time 84.6% of the time; by 30k that's 80.4%.

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 RC8

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lighting and signalling	103	34.9	0.8×
lamps and reflectors	67	22.7	1.5×
brakes	41	13.9	0.4×
tyres and wheels	22	7.5	0.5×
reg plates and vin	18	6.1	1.6×
structure and attachments	12	4.1	0.9×
steering and suspension	10	3.4	0.2×
Identification of the vehicle	8	2.7	1.8×
fuel and exhaust	7	2.4	0.5×
suspension	7	2.4	0.5×

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 RC8 beats 1 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 RC8.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2009 (85.3% pass). Weakest: 2008 (84.0%).

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.

KTM 1190 RC8 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the KTM 1190 RC8 reliable?

The KTM 1190 RC8 is about average for its class: 84.2% of its 1,911 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #2689 of 5426 models.

What does a 1190 RC8 fail its MOT on most?

lighting and signalling — 35% of all defects recorded against failed 1190 RC8 tests.

What is the best year of 1190 RC8 to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2009-registered examples do best (85.3%) and 2008 worst (84.0%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a 1190 RC8 last?

The median 1190 RC8 shows 10,787 miles at test, and examples around 30k miles still pass 80.4% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.