KTM 690 DUKE 13

690cc Petrol Class 2

#2016 of 5426 overall #66 of 230 KTMs #90 of 205 naked bikes

86.6%

first-time pass rate

5.8%

failed outright

9,099

median miles at test

643

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2016–2025

The 690 DUKE 13's first-time pass rate has risen 6.5 points since 2016, 86.4% to 92.9%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the 690 DUKE 13's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage 690 DUKE 13 passes first time 90.3% of the time; by 20k that's 80.0%.

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 13

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	25	36.2	1.4×
brakes	12	17.4	0.3×
tyres	6	8.7	1.4×
steering	5	7.2	1.5×
lighting and signalling	5	7.2	0.1×
steering and suspension	5	7.2	0.2×
Identification of the vehicle	3	4.3	2.0×
structure and attachments	3	4.3	0.7×
suspension	3	4.3	0.6×
reg plates and vin	2	2.9	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 13 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 13.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2013 (86.4% pass). Weakest: 2013 (86.4%).

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 13 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the KTM 690 DUKE 13 reliable?

The KTM 690 DUKE 13 is about average for its class: 86.6% of its 643 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #2016 of 5426 models.

What does a 690 DUKE 13 fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 36% of all defects recorded against failed 690 DUKE 13 tests.

How many miles will a 690 DUKE 13 last?

The median 690 DUKE 13 shows 9,099 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 80.0% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.