KTM 1190 RC8 R 11

1195cc Petrol Class 2

#1883 of 5426 overall #59 of 230 KTMs #1137 of 2787 other bikes

87.1%

first-time pass rate

5.5%

failed outright

10,573

median miles at test

527

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

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

The 1190 RC8 R 11's first-time pass rate has risen 11.0 points since 2014, 82.5% to 93.5%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the 1190 RC8 R 11's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage 1190 RC8 R 11 passes first time 86.1% of the time; by 20k that's 84.8%.

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 R 11

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lighting and signalling	14	31.8	0.5×
lamps and reflectors	11	25	1.1×
brakes	6	13.6	0.2×
structure and attachments	5	11.4	1.1×
tyres and wheels	2	4.5	0.2×
Identification of the vehicle	2	4.5	1.6×
reg plates and vin	1	2.3	0.3×
audible warning (Horn)	1	2.3	1.0×
tyres	1	2.3	0.3×
fuel and exhaust	1	2.3	0.3×

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 R 11 beats 2 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 R 11.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2011 (87.2% pass). Weakest: 2012 (85.1%).

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 R 11 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the KTM 1190 RC8 R 11 reliable?

The KTM 1190 RC8 R 11 is more reliable than average for its class: 87.1% of its 527 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1883 of 5426 models.

What does a 1190 RC8 R 11 fail its MOT on most?

lighting and signalling — 32% of all defects recorded against failed 1190 RC8 R 11 tests.

How many miles will a 1190 RC8 R 11 last?

The median 1190 RC8 R 11 shows 10,573 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 84.8% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.