Pass rate over time
The EXC200's first-time pass rate has fallen 9.4 points since 2006, 75.0% to 65.6%.
What fails on a EXC200
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
105 | 37.5 | 1.6× |
| steering and suspension |
|
64 | 22.9 | 2.0× |
| tyres and wheels |
|
28 | 10 | 1.5× |
| brakes |
|
24 | 8.6 | 0.5× |
| reg plates and vin |
|
19 | 6.8 | 3.8× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
14 | 5 | 0.9× |
| suspension |
|
11 | 3.9 | 0.9× |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
5 | 1.8 | 3.7× |
| drive system |
|
5 | 1.8 | 0.8× |
| tyres |
|
5 | 1.8 | 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
On first-time pass rate the EXC200 beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YP250, YAMAHA WR250F, HONDA XR250).
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 EXC200.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2001 (80.0% pass). Weakest: 1999 (58.3%).
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 EXC200 FAQ
Is the KTM EXC200 reliable?
The KTM EXC200 is about average for its class: 75.3% of its 733 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #4265 of 5426 models.
What does a EXC200 fail its MOT on most?
lighting and signalling — 38% of all defects recorded against failed EXC200 tests.
What is the best year of EXC200 to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2001-registered examples do best (80.0%) and 1999 worst (58.3%). Condition and history still trump the year.