KTM 1290 SUPERDUKE R 19
Pass rate over time
The 1290 SUPERDUKE R 19's first-time pass rate has risen 6.2 points since 2022, 86.3% to 92.5%.
What fails on a 1290 SUPERDUKE R 19
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
35 | 39.8 | 1.3× |
| brakes |
|
19 | 21.6 | 0.3× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
13 | 14.8 | 4.9× |
| structure and attachments |
|
9 | 10.2 | 1.0× |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
4 | 4.5 | 1.9× |
| tyres |
|
4 | 4.5 | 0.5× |
| suspension |
|
2 | 2.3 | 0.2× |
| wheels |
|
2 | 2.3 | 2.9× |
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 R 19 beats 3 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 R 19.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2020 (93.1% pass). Weakest: 2019 (87.8%).
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 19 FAQ
Is the KTM 1290 SUPERDUKE R 19 reliable?
The KTM 1290 SUPERDUKE R 19 is more reliable than average for its class: 88.8% of its 1,149 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1332 of 5426 models.
What does a 1290 SUPERDUKE R 19 fail its MOT on most?
lamps and reflectors — 40% of all defects recorded against failed 1290 SUPERDUKE R 19 tests.