Pass rate over time
The 690 DUKE 17's first-time pass rate has fallen 8.5 points since 2020, 94.6% to 86.1%.
What fails on a 690 DUKE 17
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
26 | 39.4 | 1.7× |
| brakes |
|
16 | 24.2 | 0.4× |
| structure and attachments |
|
7 | 10.6 | 1.2× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
6 | 9.1 | 3.5× |
| suspension |
|
6 | 9.1 | 1.1× |
| tyres |
|
5 | 7.6 | 0.8× |
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 690 DUKE 17 beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (HONDA CB500, TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE, HONDA CB600 HORNET).
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 17.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2017 (88.7% pass). Weakest: 2017 (88.7%).
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 17 FAQ
Is the KTM 690 DUKE 17 reliable?
The KTM 690 DUKE 17 is more reliable than average for its class: 88.9% of its 733 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1303 of 5426 models.
What does a 690 DUKE 17 fail its MOT on most?
lamps and reflectors — 39% of all defects recorded against failed 690 DUKE 17 tests.