KTM 1190 RC8 R 12

1195cc Petrol Class 2

#1722 of 5426 overall #55 of 230 KTMs #1043 of 2787 other bikes

87.6%

first-time pass rate

4.9%

failed outright

9,312

median miles at test

678

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2016–2025

The 1190 RC8 R 12's first-time pass rate has risen 11.3 points since 2016, 79.6% to 90.9%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the 1190 RC8 R 12's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage 1190 RC8 R 12 passes first time 87.3% of the time; by 20k that's 78.3%.

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 R 12

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	17	27.4	0.8×
lighting and signalling	15	24.2	0.4×
brakes	9	14.5	0.2×
audible warning (Horn)	5	8.1	4.0×
tyres	4	6.5	0.9×
tyres and wheels	3	4.8	0.2×
reg plates and vin	3	4.8	0.5×
steering	2	3.2	0.7×
steering and suspension	2	3.2	0.1×
structure and attachments	2	3.2	0.4×

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 12 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 12.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2013 (89.1% pass). Weakest: 2012 (83.7%).

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 12 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the KTM 1190 RC8 R 12 reliable?

The KTM 1190 RC8 R 12 is more reliable than average for its class: 87.6% of its 678 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1722 of 5426 models.

What does a 1190 RC8 R 12 fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 27% of all defects recorded against failed 1190 RC8 R 12 tests.

How many miles will a 1190 RC8 R 12 last?

The median 1190 RC8 R 12 shows 9,312 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 78.3% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.