KTM 1290 SUPERDUKE R 17

1301cc Petrol Class 2

#1111 of 5426 overall #38 of 230 KTMs #49 of 205 naked bikes

89.5%

first-time pass rate

3.8%

failed outright

8,902

median miles at test

2,170

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2020–2025

The 1290 SUPERDUKE R 17's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2020 (92.2% → 91.3%).

Pass rate by mileage

how the 1290 SUPERDUKE R 17's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage 1290 SUPERDUKE R 17 passes first time 88.6% of the time; by 20k that's 92.4%.

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 R 17

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	39	27.3	1.0×
brakes	32	22.4	0.3×
Identification of the vehicle	24	16.8	4.6×
structure and attachments	20	14	1.1×
tyres	19	13.3	1.2×
audible warning (Horn)	6	4.2	1.5×
suspension	2	1.4	0.1×
wheels	1	0.7	0.8×

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

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the 1290 SUPERDUKE R 17 beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE, APRILIA TUONO, HONDA CB1300).

TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE 85.6% pass · 74.6k tests APRILIA TUONO 88.4% pass · 34.7k tests HONDA CB1300 89.3% pass · 25.9k tests KAWASAKI Z1000 84.5% pass · 22.7k tests

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 R 17.

Pass rate by registration year

how each model-year cohort fares · registration year from first use date

Best year to buy used: 2017 (89.8% pass). Weakest: 2018 (87.7%).

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 R 17 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the KTM 1290 SUPERDUKE R 17 reliable?

The KTM 1290 SUPERDUKE R 17 is more reliable than average for its class: 89.5% of its 2,170 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1111 of 5426 models.

What does a 1290 SUPERDUKE R 17 fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 27% of all defects recorded against failed 1290 SUPERDUKE R 17 tests.

How many miles will a 1290 SUPERDUKE R 17 last?

The median 1290 SUPERDUKE R 17 shows 8,902 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 92.4% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.