KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S 20
Pass rate over time
The 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S 20's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2023 (96.3% → 95.9%).
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S 20 passes first time 95.9% of the time; by 20k that's 100.0%.
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 20
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
4 | 33.3 |
| tyres |
|
4 | 33.3 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
2 | 16.7 |
| suspension |
|
2 | 16.7 |
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 S 20 beats 4 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 20.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2020 (95.9% pass). Weakest: 2020 (95.9%).
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.