KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE R 18
Pass rate over time
The 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE R 18's first-time pass rate has risen 1.7 points since 2021, 91.4% to 93.1%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE R 18 passes first time 96.6% of the time; by 20k that's 94.2%.
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 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE R 18
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
8 | 42.1 |
| brakes |
|
5 | 26.3 |
| suspension |
|
3 | 15.8 |
| tyres |
|
2 | 10.5 |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
1 | 5.3 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE R 18 beats 3 of its 4 closest rivals (TRIUMPH TIGER, DUCATI MULTISTRADA, HONDA CRF1000L Africa Twin).
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 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE R 18.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2019 (95.7% pass). Weakest: 2018 (91.5%).
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.