KTM 790 ADVENTURE R 19
Pass rate over time
The 790 ADVENTURE R 19's first-time pass rate has risen 3.0 points since 2022, 88.7% to 91.7%.
What fails on a 790 ADVENTURE R 19
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
14 | 37.8 | 1.0× |
| structure and attachments |
|
6 | 16.2 | 1.2× |
| suspension |
|
6 | 16.2 | 1.1× |
| brakes |
|
4 | 10.8 | 0.2× |
| tyres |
|
4 | 10.8 | 1.0× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
3 | 8.1 | 2.1× |
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 790 ADVENTURE R 19 beats 2 of its 4 closest rivals (TRIUMPH TIGER, HONDA CRF1000L Africa Twin, TRIUMPH TIGER 800).
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 790 ADVENTURE R 19.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2020 (93.6% pass). Weakest: 2019 (90.1%).
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 790 ADVENTURE R 19 FAQ
Is the KTM 790 ADVENTURE R 19 reliable?
The KTM 790 ADVENTURE R 19 is more reliable than average for its class: 90.7% of its 611 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #746 of 5426 models.
What does a 790 ADVENTURE R 19 fail its MOT on most?
lamps and reflectors — 38% of all defects recorded against failed 790 ADVENTURE R 19 tests.