KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S 17
Pass rate over time
The 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S 17's first-time pass rate has fallen 4.2 points since 2020, 95.1% to 90.9%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S 17 passes first time 93.5% of the time; by 30k that's 86.9%.
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 S 17
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tyres |
|
16 | 25 | 1.0× |
| brakes |
|
15 | 23.4 | 0.2× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
13 | 20.3 | 0.5× |
| suspension |
|
9 | 14.1 | 0.7× |
| structure and attachments |
|
7 | 10.9 | 0.4× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
4 | 6.2 | 1.1× |
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
On first-time pass rate the 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S 17 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 S 17.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2017 (93.5% pass). Weakest: 2018 (90.8%).
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 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S 17 FAQ
Is the KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S 17 reliable?
The KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S 17 is more reliable than average for its class: 93.3% of its 1,631 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #250 of 5426 models.
What does a 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S 17 fail its MOT on most?
tyres — 25% of all defects recorded against failed 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S 17 tests.
How many miles will a 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S 17 last?
The median 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S 17 shows 14,199 miles at test, and examples around 30k miles still pass 86.9% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.