Model report · 2005–2025
KTM ADVENTURE S
990cc
Petrol
Class 2
87.3%
first-time pass rate
7.3%
failed outright
22,574
median miles at test
55
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a ADVENTURE S
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
4 | 80 |
| brakes |
|
1 | 20 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the ADVENTURE S beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (TRIUMPH TIGER, DUCATI MULTISTRADA, HONDA CRF1000L Africa Twin).
TRIUMPH
TIGER
89.6% pass · 161k tests
DUCATI
MULTISTRADA
89.9% pass · 24.8k tests
HONDA
CRF1000L Africa Twin
95.3% pass · 21.7k tests
TRIUMPH
TIGER 1050
87.3% pass · 14.0k 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 ADVENTURE S.