KTM 690 LC4 SUPERMOTO

654cc Petrol Class 2

#3109 of 5426 overall #129 of 230 KTMs #1979 of 2787 other bikes

82.4%

first-time pass rate

8.2%

failed outright

8,559

median miles at test

1,672

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2010–2025

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

how the 690 LC4 SUPERMOTO's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

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

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	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

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the 690 LC4 SUPERMOTO beats 2 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ZX-6R, SUZUKI GSF600, YAMAHA FZS600).

KAWASAKI ZX-6R 78.1% pass · 174k tests SUZUKI GSF600 77.3% pass · 143k tests YAMAHA FZS600 82.6% pass · 137k tests HONDA VFR800 FI 86.7% pass · 89.4k 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 LC4 SUPERMOTO.

Pass rate by registration year

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

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

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

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 #3109 of 5426 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.