KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S 19
Pass rate over time
The 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S 19's first-time pass rate has fallen 2.1 points since 2022, 93.5% to 91.4%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S 19 passes first time 94.8% of the time; by 20k 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 19
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tyres |
|
8 | 22.9 | 1.2× |
| suspension |
|
7 | 20 | 1.1× |
| brakes |
|
7 | 20 | 0.2× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
7 | 20 | 0.4× |
| steering |
|
2 | 5.7 | 0.5× |
| structure and attachments |
|
2 | 5.7 | 0.3× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
1 | 2.9 | 0.5× |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
1 | 2.9 | 0.6× |
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 19 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 19.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2020 (92.6% pass). Weakest: 2019 (92.5%).
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 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S 19 FAQ
Is the KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S 19 reliable?
The KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S 19 is more reliable than average for its class: 92.6% of its 875 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #364 of 5426 models.
What does a 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S 19 fail its MOT on most?
tyres — 23% of all defects recorded against failed 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S 19 tests.
How many miles will a 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S 19 last?
The median 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S 19 shows 10,792 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 86.9% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.