KTM 1290 SUPERDUKE GT 20
Pass rate over time
The 1290 SUPERDUKE GT 20's first-time pass rate has risen 2.8 points since 2023, 90.9% to 93.7%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage 1290 SUPERDUKE GT 20 passes first time 93.5% of the time; by 20k that's 94.7%.
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 20
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
10 | 38.5 |
| brakes |
|
8 | 30.8 |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
3 | 11.5 |
| tyres |
|
2 | 7.7 |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
1 | 3.8 |
| structure and attachments |
|
1 | 3.8 |
| wheels |
|
1 | 3.8 |
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 SUPERDUKE GT 20 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 20.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2020 (93.1% pass). Weakest: 2020 (93.1%).
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.