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Model report · 2005–2025

Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025

KTM 950 SUPERMOTO LC8

942cc Petrol Class 2
#2613 of 5428 overall #96 of 230 KTMs #1644 of 2788 other bikes
84.5%
first-time pass rate
5.9%
failed outright
12,997
median miles at test
542
MOT tests, 2005–2025
-1.3pp
vs expected · age & mileage

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

first-time pass rate by test year · 2011–2023

The 950 SUPERMOTO LC8's first-time pass rate has fallen 7.7 points since 2011, 89.5% to 81.8%.

70%82%95%2011: 89.5% pass (38 tests)2012: 84.8% pass (33 tests)2013: 73.9% pass (46 tests)2014: 89.7% pass (39 tests)2015: 86.1% pass (36 tests)2016: 85.7% pass (35 tests)2017: 90.5% pass (42 tests)2021: 86.5% pass (37 tests)2022: 74.2% pass (31 tests)2023: 81.8% pass (33 tests)20112023

Pass rate by mileage

how the 950 SUPERMOTO LC8's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage 950 SUPERMOTO LC8 passes first time 82.8% of the time; by 30k that's 83.8%.

82%85%88%0k: 82.8% pass (198 tests)10k: 87.1% pass (201 tests)20k: 83.3% pass (102 tests)30k: 83.8% pass (37 tests)0k20k30k

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 SUPERMOTO LC8

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
Component group Share of defects Defects % of defects vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors
14 23.3 0.8×
brakes
11 18.3 0.4×
lighting and signalling
8 13.3 0.3×
structure and attachments
6 10 0.8×
tyres
5 8.3 1.1×
tyres and wheels
5 8.3 0.5×
suspension
4 6.7 1.0×
drive system
3 5 0.3×
reg plates and vin
2 3.3 0.6×
steering and suspension
2 3.3 0.1×

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

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the 950 SUPERMOTO LC8 beats 1 of its 4 closest rivals (BMW R1200, BMW R1150, TRIUMPH SPRINT).

BMW R1200 92.9% pass · 299k tests Compare head-to-head →
BMW R1150 88.5% pass · 171k tests Compare head-to-head →
TRIUMPH SPRINT 85.6% pass · 133k tests Compare head-to-head →
SUZUKI GSF1200 82.4% pass · 97.6k tests Compare head-to-head →

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 SUPERMOTO LC8.

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More KTM models

other KTM bikes ranked by MOT pass rate
KTM 950 85.0% pass · 9,802 tests
KTM 125 71.0% pass · 9,690 tests
KTM 640 LC4-E 80.6% pass · 8,115 tests
KTM 450 EXC 76.4% pass · 7,579 tests
KTM 250 EXC 75.2% pass · 6,322 tests
KTM SUPER DUKE 990 86.7% pass · 6,217 tests

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Pass rate by registration year

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

Highest pass rate: 2008 (90.7%). Lowest: 2010 (75.9%). Every 950 Supermoto LC8 year compared →

73%83%94%2006: 82.8% pass (116 tests)2007: 87.1% pass (224 tests)2008: 90.7% pass (75 tests)2010: 75.9% pass (79 tests)200620082010

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 SUPERMOTO LC8 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the KTM 950 SUPERMOTO LC8 reliable?

The KTM 950 SUPERMOTO LC8 is about average for its class: 84.5% of its 542 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #2613 of 5428 models.

What does a 950 SUPERMOTO LC8 fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors: 23% of all defects recorded against failed 950 SUPERMOTO LC8 tests.

What is the best year of 950 SUPERMOTO LC8 to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2008-registered examples do best (90.7%) and 2010 worst (75.9%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a 950 SUPERMOTO LC8 last?

The median 950 SUPERMOTO LC8 shows 12,997 miles at test, and examples around 30k miles still pass 83.8% of the time, so mileage alone rarely decides the result.

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