KTM 690 DUKE

654cc Petrol Class 2

#2792 of 5426 overall #108 of 230 KTMs #128 of 205 naked bikes

83.8%

first-time pass rate

7.4%

failed outright

7,835

median miles at test

1,231

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2011–2025

The 690 DUKE's first-time pass rate has risen 2.9 points since 2011, 83.1% to 86.0%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the 690 DUKE's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage 690 DUKE passes first time 85.2% of the time; by 20k that's 76.0%.

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 690 DUKE

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	43	27	1.6×
lighting and signalling	42	26.4	0.7×
reg plates and vin	16	10.1	1.3×
tyres and wheels	12	7.5	0.4×
tyres	11	6.9	1.2×
structure and attachments	10	6.3	0.9×
brakes	9	5.7	0.1×
drive system	6	3.8	0.6×
steering and suspension	5	3.1	0.1×
suspension	5	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

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the 690 DUKE beats 2 of its 4 closest rivals (HONDA CB500, TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE, HONDA CB600 HORNET).

HONDA CB500 83.3% pass · 105k tests TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE 87.7% pass · 37.7k tests HONDA CB600 HORNET 78.6% pass · 26.4k tests TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE R 87.7% pass · 20.6k 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 690 DUKE.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2010 (89.3% pass). Weakest: 2009 (82.4%).

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 690 DUKE FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the KTM 690 DUKE reliable?

The KTM 690 DUKE is about average for its class: 83.8% of its 1,231 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #2792 of 5426 models.

What does a 690 DUKE fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 27% of all defects recorded against failed 690 DUKE tests.

What is the best year of 690 DUKE to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2010-registered examples do best (89.3%) and 2009 worst (82.4%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a 690 DUKE last?

The median 690 DUKE shows 7,835 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 76.0% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.