KTM 1190 RC8 09

1150cc Petrol Class 2

#2658 of 5426 overall #100 of 230 KTMs #1672 of 2787 other bikes

84.3%

first-time pass rate

7.7%

failed outright

8,366

median miles at test

974

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2014–2025

The 1190 RC8 09's first-time pass rate has risen 8.7 points since 2014, 79.1% to 87.8%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the 1190 RC8 09's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage 1190 RC8 09 passes first time 85.4% of the time; by 20k that's 83.3%.

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 09

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lighting and signalling	42	30	0.6×
lamps and reflectors	29	20.7	1.6×
reg plates and vin	13	9.3	1.3×
brakes	13	9.3	0.2×
tyres	12	8.6	1.5×
tyres and wheels	8	5.7	0.4×
structure and attachments	7	5	0.7×
suspension	7	5	0.8×
Identification of the vehicle	5	3.6	2.2×
steering and suspension	4	2.9	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 RC8 09 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 09.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2011 (85.1% pass). Weakest: 2012 (80.1%).

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 RC8 09 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the KTM 1190 RC8 09 reliable?

The KTM 1190 RC8 09 is about average for its class: 84.3% of its 974 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #2658 of 5426 models.

What does a 1190 RC8 09 fail its MOT on most?

lighting and signalling — 30% of all defects recorded against failed 1190 RC8 09 tests.

What is the best year of 1190 RC8 09 to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2011-registered examples do best (85.1%) and 2012 worst (80.1%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a 1190 RC8 09 last?

The median 1190 RC8 09 shows 8,366 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 83.3% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.