KTM 1190 RC8 10
Pass rate over time
The 1190 RC8 10's first-time pass rate has risen 5.4 points since 2015, 80.6% to 86.0%.
What fails on a 1190 RC8 10
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
44 | 38.9 | 2.6× |
| lighting and signalling |
|
16 | 14.2 | 0.4× |
| brakes |
|
11 | 9.7 | 0.3× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
10 | 8.8 | 5.8× |
| tyres and wheels |
|
7 | 6.2 | 0.5× |
| tyres |
|
7 | 6.2 | 1.2× |
| reg plates and vin |
|
6 | 5.3 | 1.4× |
| structure and attachments |
|
5 | 4.4 | 0.8× |
| suspension |
|
4 | 3.5 | 0.5× |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
3 | 2.7 | 2.2× |
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
On first-time pass rate the 1190 RC8 10 beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (BMW R1200, BMW R1150, TRIUMPH SPRINT).
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 10.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2012 (81.5% pass). Weakest: 2012 (81.5%).
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 10 FAQ
Is the KTM 1190 RC8 10 reliable?
The KTM 1190 RC8 10 is less reliable than average for its class: 81.6% of its 741 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #3253 of 5426 models.
What does a 1190 RC8 10 fail its MOT on most?
lamps and reflectors — 39% of all defects recorded against failed 1190 RC8 10 tests.