KTM 350 EXC-F 17
Pass rate over time
The 350 EXC-F 17's first-time pass rate has fallen 7.4 points since 2019, 89.2% to 81.8%.
What fails on a 350 EXC-F 17
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
41 | 36 | 2.7× |
| suspension |
|
33 | 28.9 | 5.8× |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
10 | 8.8 | 10.1× |
| tyres |
|
9 | 7.9 | 2.2× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
8 | 7 | 6.4× |
| brakes |
|
5 | 4.4 | 0.2× |
| structure and attachments |
|
4 | 3.5 | 0.8× |
| wheels |
|
2 | 1.8 | 3.1× |
| steering |
|
2 | 1.8 | 0.9× |
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 350 EXC-F 17 beats 2 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 17.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2017 (84.0% pass). Weakest: 2016 (83.6%).
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 350 EXC-F 17 FAQ
Is the KTM 350 EXC-F 17 reliable?
The KTM 350 EXC-F 17 is about average for its class: 83.9% of its 540 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #2768 of 5426 models.
What does a 350 EXC-F 17 fail its MOT on most?
lamps and reflectors — 36% of all defects recorded against failed 350 EXC-F 17 tests.