KTM 1290 SUPERDUKE GT 18
Pass rate over time
The 1290 SUPERDUKE GT 18's first-time pass rate has fallen 1.4 points since 2021, 93.8% to 92.4%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage 1290 SUPERDUKE GT 18 passes first time 92.3% of the time; by 20k that's 94.6%.
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 SUPERDUKE GT 18
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
14 | 28.6 | 0.4× |
| tyres |
|
12 | 24.5 | 2.6× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
10 | 20.4 | 0.7× |
| suspension |
|
5 | 10.2 | 1.0× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
4 | 8.2 | 2.5× |
| structure and attachments |
|
2 | 4.1 | 0.4× |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
2 | 4.1 | 1.6× |
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 SUPERDUKE GT 18 beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE, APRILIA TUONO, HONDA CB1300).
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 SUPERDUKE GT 18.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2019 (92.7% pass). Weakest: 2018 (89.0%).
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 SUPERDUKE GT 18 FAQ
Is the KTM 1290 SUPERDUKE GT 18 reliable?
The KTM 1290 SUPERDUKE GT 18 is more reliable than average for its class: 91.1% of its 682 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #657 of 5426 models.
What does a 1290 SUPERDUKE GT 18 fail its MOT on most?
brakes — 29% of all defects recorded against failed 1290 SUPERDUKE GT 18 tests.
What is the best year of 1290 SUPERDUKE GT 18 to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2019-registered examples do best (92.7%) and 2018 worst (89.0%). Condition and history still trump the year.
How many miles will a 1290 SUPERDUKE GT 18 last?
The median 1290 SUPERDUKE GT 18 shows 10,016 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 94.6% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.