KTM 350 EXC-F 12
Pass rate over time
The 350 EXC-F 12's first-time pass rate has risen 1.3 points since 2014, 77.4% to 78.7%.
What fails on a 350 EXC-F 12
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
81 | 25.1 | 1.0× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
78 | 24.1 | 2.8× |
| suspension |
|
35 | 10.8 | 4.0× |
| reg plates and vin |
|
28 | 8.7 | 3.3× |
| steering and suspension |
|
22 | 6.8 | 0.5× |
| brakes |
|
21 | 6.5 | 0.4× |
| tyres |
|
19 | 5.9 | 2.3× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
18 | 5.6 | 8.3× |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
11 | 3.4 | 6.4× |
| tyres and wheels |
|
10 | 3.1 | 0.4× |
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 350 EXC-F 12 beats 1 of its 4 closest rivals (SUZUKI AN400, SUZUKI DR-Z400S, YAMAHA RD350).
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 350 EXC-F 12.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2012 (75.7% pass). Weakest: 2011 (75.1%).
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 350 EXC-F 12 FAQ
Is the KTM 350 EXC-F 12 reliable?
The KTM 350 EXC-F 12 is less reliable than average for its class: 75.1% of its 941 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #4289 of 5426 models.
What does a 350 EXC-F 12 fail its MOT on most?
lighting and signalling — 25% of all defects recorded against failed 350 EXC-F 12 tests.