KTM 1290 SUPERDUKE R 20
Pass rate over time
The 1290 SUPERDUKE R 20's first-time pass rate has risen 5.1 points since 2023, 85.2% to 90.3%.
What fails on a 1290 SUPERDUKE R 20
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
31 | 42.5 | 2.0× |
| brakes |
|
15 | 20.5 | 0.3× |
| structure and attachments |
|
10 | 13.7 | 1.5× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
7 | 9.6 | 3.8× |
| tyres |
|
7 | 9.6 | 1.1× |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
1 | 1.4 | 0.7× |
| suspension |
|
1 | 1.4 | 0.2× |
| steering |
|
1 | 1.4 | 0.3× |
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 20 beats 2 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 20.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2020 (87.1% pass). Weakest: 2020 (87.1%).
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.
KTM 1290 SUPERDUKE R 20 FAQ
Is the KTM 1290 SUPERDUKE R 20 reliable?
The KTM 1290 SUPERDUKE R 20 is more reliable than average for its class: 87.1% of its 791 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1883 of 5426 models.
What does a 1290 SUPERDUKE R 20 fail its MOT on most?
lamps and reflectors — 42% of all defects recorded against failed 1290 SUPERDUKE R 20 tests.