KTM 690 LC4 SUPERMOTO
The pass rate is the MOT first-time pass: a roadworthiness check of the items an MOT covers (brakes, lights, tyres, steering, structure, emissions), not a full mechanical inspection of engine or gearbox internals. It is a reliability signal, not a complete measure of mechanical reliability. What this measures.
“vs expected” adjusts for age, mileage and test class, so a cherished classic and a hard-used commuter are compared fairly. How this works.
Pass rate over time
The 690 LC4 SUPERMOTO's first-time pass rate has fallen 4.1 points since 2010, 85.4% to 81.3%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage 690 LC4 SUPERMOTO passes first time 83.1% of the time; by 20k that's 81.3%.
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 LC4 SUPERMOTO
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
74 | 27.3 | 1.6× |
| lighting and signalling |
|
67 | 24.7 | 0.7× |
| reg plates and vin |
|
28 | 10.3 | 1.8× |
| tyres and wheels |
|
24 | 8.9 | 0.7× |
| brakes |
|
23 | 8.5 | 0.3× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
13 | 4.8 | 3.4× |
| structure and attachments |
|
12 | 4.4 | 0.8× |
| steering and suspension |
|
11 | 4.1 | 0.2× |
| body and structure |
|
11 | 4.1 | 1.0× |
| drive system |
|
8 | 3 | 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
On first-time pass rate the 690 LC4 SUPERMOTO beats 2 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 690 LC4 SUPERMOTO.
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Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2008 (83.0% pass). Weakest: 2009 (81.9%).
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 LC4 SUPERMOTO FAQ
Is the KTM 690 LC4 SUPERMOTO reliable?
The KTM 690 LC4 SUPERMOTO is less reliable than average for its class: 82.4% of its 1,672 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #3108 of 5428 models.
What does a 690 LC4 SUPERMOTO fail its MOT on most?
lamps and reflectors — 27% of all defects recorded against failed 690 LC4 SUPERMOTO tests.
What is the best year of 690 LC4 SUPERMOTO to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2008-registered examples do best (83.0%) and 2009 worst (81.9%). Condition and history still trump the year.
How many miles will a 690 LC4 SUPERMOTO last?
The median 690 LC4 SUPERMOTO shows 8,559 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 81.3% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.
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