Model report · 2005–2025
KTM ADVENTURER
990cc
Petrol
Class 2
85.1%
first-time pass rate
7.4%
failed outright
16,953
median miles at test
175
MOT tests, 2005–2025
Pass rate by mileage
how the ADVENTURER's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%
A low-mileage ADVENTURER passes first time 90.9% of the time; by 20k that's 85.7%.
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 ADVENTURER
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
8 | 36.4 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
4 | 18.2 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
2 | 9.1 |
| steering and suspension |
|
2 | 9.1 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
2 | 9.1 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
2 | 9.1 |
| tyres |
|
1 | 4.5 |
| structure and attachments |
|
1 | 4.5 |
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 ADVENTURER 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 ADVENTURER.