KTM 990 SUPERMOTO T

1000cc Petrol Class 2

#1666 of 5426 overall #50 of 230 KTMs #1010 of 2787 other bikes

87.8%

first-time pass rate

6.3%

failed outright

16,748

median miles at test

4,076

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2012–2025

The 990 SUPERMOTO T's first-time pass rate has risen 7.7 points since 2012, 79.3% to 87.0%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the 990 SUPERMOTO T's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage 990 SUPERMOTO T passes first time 89.2% of the time; by 50k that's 90.3%.

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 SUPERMOTO T

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
brakes	104	25.9	0.4×
lamps and reflectors	85	21.1	1.0×
lighting and signalling	65	16.2	0.3×
tyres and wheels	39	9.7	0.4×
tyres	29	7.2	1.0×
suspension	26	6.5	0.7×
structure and attachments	21	5.2	0.6×
steering and suspension	16	4	0.1×
reg plates and vin	9	2.2	0.2×
Identification of the vehicle	8	2	0.8×

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 T 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 T.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2010 (89.5% pass). Weakest: 2009 (86.8%).

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 990 SUPERMOTO T FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the KTM 990 SUPERMOTO T reliable?

The KTM 990 SUPERMOTO T is more reliable than average for its class: 87.8% of its 4,076 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1666 of 5426 models.

What does a 990 SUPERMOTO T fail its MOT on most?

brakes — 26% of all defects recorded against failed 990 SUPERMOTO T tests.

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

By first-time pass rate, 2010-registered examples do best (89.5%) and 2009 worst (86.8%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a 990 SUPERMOTO T last?

The median 990 SUPERMOTO T shows 16,748 miles at test, and examples around 50k miles still pass 90.3% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.