Pass rate over time
The 200 EXC's first-time pass rate has risen 4.8 points since 2006, 75.0% to 79.8%.
What fails on a 200 EXC
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
633 | 36.9 | 1.7× |
| steering and suspension |
|
243 | 14.2 | 1.3× |
| tyres and wheels |
|
196 | 11.4 | 1.8× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
172 | 10 | 1.1× |
| brakes |
|
160 | 9.3 | 0.6× |
| reg plates and vin |
|
133 | 7.8 | 4.4× |
| suspension |
|
87 | 5.1 | 2.0× |
| drive system |
|
35 | 2 | 0.9× |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
32 | 1.9 | 4.4× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
23 | 1.3 | 2.5× |
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 200 EXC beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YP250, YAMAHA WR250F, HONDA XR250).
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 200 EXC.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2010 (84.9% pass). Weakest: 2008 (72.6%).
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 200 EXC FAQ
Is the KTM 200 EXC reliable?
The KTM 200 EXC is about average for its class: 75.2% of its 3,967 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #4274 of 5426 models.
What does a 200 EXC fail its MOT on most?
lighting and signalling — 37% of all defects recorded against failed 200 EXC tests.
What is the best year of 200 EXC to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2010-registered examples do best (84.9%) and 2008 worst (72.6%). Condition and history still trump the year.