KTM 1290 SUPERDUKE R 21
Pass rate over time
The 1290 SUPERDUKE R 21's first-time pass rate has risen 1.8 points since 2024, 89.1% to 90.9%.
What fails on a 1290 SUPERDUKE R 21
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
17 | 37.8 | 1.4× |
| tyres |
|
11 | 24.4 | 2.4× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
6 | 13.3 | 3.3× |
| brakes |
|
5 | 11.1 | 0.1× |
| structure and attachments |
|
5 | 11.1 | 0.7× |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
1 | 2.2 | 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
On first-time pass rate the 1290 SUPERDUKE R 21 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 R 21.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2022 (92.5% pass). Weakest: 2021 (89.9%).
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 21 FAQ
Is the KTM 1290 SUPERDUKE R 21 reliable?
The KTM 1290 SUPERDUKE R 21 is more reliable than average for its class: 90.3% of its 659 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #854 of 5426 models.
What does a 1290 SUPERDUKE R 21 fail its MOT on most?
lamps and reflectors — 38% of all defects recorded against failed 1290 SUPERDUKE R 21 tests.