KTM 950 SUPERMOTO LC8

942cc Petrol Class 2

#2611 of 5426 overall #96 of 230 KTMs #1643 of 2787 other bikes

84.5%

first-time pass rate

5.9%

failed outright

12,997

median miles at test

542

MOT tests, 2005–2025

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%.

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%.

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	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 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 SUPERMOTO LC8.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2008 (90.7% pass). Weakest: 2010 (75.9%).

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 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 #2611 of 5426 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 — mileage alone rarely kills one.