KTM 950

942cc Petrol Class 2

#2491 of 5426 overall #89 of 230 KTMs #1561 of 2787 other bikes

85.0%

first-time pass rate

7.0%

failed outright

15,222

median miles at test

9,802

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2006–2025

The 950's first-time pass rate has fallen 6.6 points since 2006, 93.5% to 86.9%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the 950's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage 950 passes first time 86.6% of the time; by 50k that's 84.6%.

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 950

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lighting and signalling	255	21.6	0.5×
brakes	241	20.4	0.5×
lamps and reflectors	206	17.5	0.9×
tyres and wheels	113	9.6	0.5×
steering and suspension	102	8.7	0.3×
reg plates and vin	71	6	0.9×
structure and attachments	63	5.3	0.7×
tyres	60	5.1	0.8×
suspension	37	3.1	0.5×
fuel and exhaust	31	2.6	0.4×

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 950 beats 1 of its 4 closest rivals (BMW R1200, BMW R1150, TRIUMPH SPRINT).

BMW R1200 92.9% pass · 299k tests BMW R1150 88.5% pass · 171k tests TRIUMPH SPRINT 85.6% pass · 133k tests SUZUKI GSF1200 82.4% pass · 97.6k 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 950.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2005 (87.2% pass). Weakest: 2011 (80.8%).

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 950 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the KTM 950 reliable?

The KTM 950 is about average for its class: 85.0% of its 9,802 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #2491 of 5426 models.

What does a 950 fail its MOT on most?

lighting and signalling — 22% of all defects recorded against failed 950 tests.

What is the best year of 950 to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2005-registered examples do best (87.2%) and 2011 worst (80.8%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a 950 last?

The median 950 shows 15,222 miles at test, and examples around 50k miles still pass 84.6% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.