KTM 990 SUPERMOTO

942cc Petrol Class 2

#1693 of 5426 overall #54 of 230 KTMs #1023 of 2787 other bikes

87.7%

first-time pass rate

5.6%

failed outright

13,617

median miles at test

1,655

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2011–2025

The 990 SUPERMOTO's first-time pass rate has risen 5.5 points since 2011, 81.3% to 86.8%.

Pass rate by mileage

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

A low-mileage 990 SUPERMOTO passes first time 88.9% of the time; by 30k that's 86.6%.

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 990 SUPERMOTO

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lighting and signalling	55	32.4	0.5×
brakes	26	15.3	0.3×
lamps and reflectors	24	14.1	0.7×
tyres and wheels	22	12.9	0.5×
steering and suspension	11	6.5	0.2×
reg plates and vin	8	4.7	0.7×
fuel and exhaust	6	3.5	0.4×
body and structure	6	3.5	0.5×
Identification of the vehicle	6	3.5	1.6×
structure and attachments	6	3.5	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 SUPERMOTO beats 2 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 990 SUPERMOTO.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2010 (90.7% pass). Weakest: 2008 (87.2%).

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 SUPERMOTO FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the KTM 990 SUPERMOTO reliable?

The KTM 990 SUPERMOTO is more reliable than average for its class: 87.7% of its 1,655 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1693 of 5426 models.

What does a 990 SUPERMOTO fail its MOT on most?

lighting and signalling — 32% of all defects recorded against failed 990 SUPERMOTO tests.

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

By first-time pass rate, 2010-registered examples do best (90.7%) and 2008 worst (87.2%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a 990 SUPERMOTO last?

The median 990 SUPERMOTO shows 13,617 miles at test, and examples around 30k miles still pass 86.6% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.