KTM 390

373cc Petrol Class 2

#2089 of 5426 overall #73 of 230 KTMs #1277 of 2787 other bikes

86.4%

first-time pass rate

7.2%

failed outright

5,598

median miles at test

3,737

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2017–2025

The 390's first-time pass rate has risen 3.5 points since 2017, 83.3% to 86.8%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the 390's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage 390 passes first time 87.8% of the time; by 20k that's 78.9%.

First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.

What fails on a 390

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	130	26.7	1.7×
structure and attachments	103	21.1	3.0×
brakes	96	19.7	0.5×
tyres	48	9.9	1.9×
suspension	42	8.6	1.4×
lighting and signalling	18	3.7	0.1×
Identification of the vehicle	18	3.7	2.1×
steering	16	3.3	1.0×
reg plates and vin	8	1.6	0.3×
audible warning (Horn)	8	1.6	1.2×

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

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the 390 beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (SUZUKI AN400, SUZUKI DR-Z400S, YAMAHA RD350).

SUZUKI AN400 86.2% pass · 27.1k tests SUZUKI DR-Z400S 80.4% pass · 26.8k tests YAMAHA RD350 86.3% pass · 19.6k tests KAWASAKI ZXR400 73.1% pass · 14.2k tests

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 390.

Pass rate by registration year

how each model-year cohort fares · registration year from first use date

Best year to buy used: 2017 (92.8% pass). Weakest: 2013 (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 390 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the KTM 390 reliable?

The KTM 390 is about average for its class: 86.4% of its 3,737 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #2089 of 5426 models.

What does a 390 fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 27% of all defects recorded against failed 390 tests.

What is the best year of 390 to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2017-registered examples do best (92.8%) and 2013 worst (83.6%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a 390 last?

The median 390 shows 5,598 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 78.9% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.