KTM 990 SUPERDUKE

999cc Petrol Class 2

#2411 of 5426 overall #84 of 230 KTMs #108 of 205 naked bikes

85.3%

first-time pass rate

6.7%

failed outright

11,588

median miles at test

4,534

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2008–2025

The 990 SUPERDUKE's first-time pass rate has fallen 6.3 points since 2008, 89.7% to 83.4%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the 990 SUPERDUKE's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage 990 SUPERDUKE passes first time 85.9% of the time; by 30k that's 87.3%.

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 990 SUPERDUKE

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lighting and signalling	184	31.1	0.6×
lamps and reflectors	121	20.4	1.1×
reg plates and vin	72	12.2	1.6×
tyres and wheels	61	10.3	0.6×
brakes	52	8.8	0.2×
fuel and exhaust	25	4.2	0.6×
tyres	24	4.1	0.7×
structure and attachments	23	3.9	0.6×
steering and suspension	16	2.7	0.1×
body and structure	14	2.4	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 990 SUPERDUKE beats 1 of its 4 closest rivals (TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE, APRILIA TUONO, HONDA CB1300).

TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE 85.6% pass · 74.6k tests APRILIA TUONO 88.4% pass · 34.7k tests HONDA CB1300 89.3% pass · 25.9k tests TRIUMPH TRIDENT 85.0% pass · 23.9k 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 990 SUPERDUKE.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2006 (89.3% pass). Weakest: 2007 (83.2%).

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 990 SUPERDUKE FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the KTM 990 SUPERDUKE reliable?

The KTM 990 SUPERDUKE is about average for its class: 85.3% of its 4,534 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #2411 of 5426 models.

What does a 990 SUPERDUKE fail its MOT on most?

lighting and signalling — 31% of all defects recorded against failed 990 SUPERDUKE tests.

What is the best year of 990 SUPERDUKE to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2006-registered examples do best (89.3%) and 2007 worst (83.2%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a 990 SUPERDUKE last?

The median 990 SUPERDUKE shows 11,588 miles at test, and examples around 30k miles still pass 87.3% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.