KTM 690 DUKE 12

690cc Petrol Class 2

#2467 of 5426 overall #88 of 230 KTMs #111 of 205 naked bikes

85.1%

first-time pass rate

6.6%

failed outright

8,054

median miles at test

1,077

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2015–2025

The 690 DUKE 12's first-time pass rate has risen 3.7 points since 2015, 80.7% to 84.4%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the 690 DUKE 12's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage 690 DUKE 12 passes first time 87.5% of the time; by 20k that's 79.2%.

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 12

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	44	38.3	2.0×
lighting and signalling	14	12.2	0.3×
tyres and wheels	13	11.3	0.5×
brakes	10	8.7	0.1×
suspension	8	7	1.0×
tyres	6	5.2	0.7×
structure and attachments	6	5.2	0.7×
Identification of the vehicle	6	5.2	2.4×
audible warning (Horn)	5	4.3	2.5×
reg plates and vin	3	2.6	0.3×

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 12 beats 3 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 TRIDENT 85.0% pass · 23.9k 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 12.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2012 (85.3% pass). Weakest: 2013 (81.0%).

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 12 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the KTM 690 DUKE 12 reliable?

The KTM 690 DUKE 12 is about average for its class: 85.1% of its 1,077 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #2467 of 5426 models.

What does a 690 DUKE 12 fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 38% of all defects recorded against failed 690 DUKE 12 tests.

How many miles will a 690 DUKE 12 last?

The median 690 DUKE 12 shows 8,054 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 79.2% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.