Pass rate over time
The 625SXC's first-time pass rate has risen 19.5 points since 2007, 69.4% to 88.9%.
What fails on a 625SXC
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
67 | 50.4 | 1.5× |
| tyres and wheels |
|
18 | 13.5 | 1.6× |
| steering and suspension |
|
15 | 11.3 | 0.9× |
| reg plates and vin |
|
12 | 9 | 3.5× |
| brakes |
|
7 | 5.3 | 0.2× |
| drive system |
|
4 | 3 | 1.0× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
3 | 2.3 | 0.4× |
| body and structure |
|
3 | 2.3 | 0.8× |
| suspension |
|
3 | 2.3 | 0.5× |
| steering |
|
1 | 0.8 | 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 625SXC beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ZX-6R, SUZUKI GSF600, YAMAHA FZS600).
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 625SXC.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2003 (85.1% pass). Weakest: 2004 (72.2%).
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 625SXC FAQ
Is the KTM 625SXC reliable?
The KTM 625SXC is less reliable than average for its class: 77.2% of its 544 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #4032 of 5426 models.
What does a 625SXC fail its MOT on most?
lighting and signalling — 50% of all defects recorded against failed 625SXC tests.
What is the best year of 625SXC to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2003-registered examples do best (85.1%) and 2004 worst (72.2%). Condition and history still trump the year.