KTM FREERIDE 350
Pass rate over time
The FREERIDE 350's first-time pass rate has risen 13.3 points since 2015, 74.2% to 87.5%.
What fails on a FREERIDE 350
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
29 | 18.6 | 0.7× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
27 | 17.3 | 1.5× |
| lighting and signalling |
|
20 | 12.8 | 0.5× |
| steering and suspension |
|
19 | 12.2 | 0.6× |
| suspension |
|
19 | 12.2 | 2.6× |
| reg plates and vin |
|
13 | 8.3 | 2.1× |
| tyres and wheels |
|
11 | 7.1 | 0.7× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
8 | 5.1 | 4.5× |
| tyres |
|
6 | 3.8 | 1.1× |
| structure and attachments |
|
4 | 2.6 | 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
On first-time pass rate the FREERIDE 350 beats 2 of its 4 closest rivals (SUZUKI AN400, SUZUKI DR-Z400S, YAMAHA RD350).
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 FREERIDE 350.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2013 (83.7% pass). Weakest: 2012 (82.0%).
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 FREERIDE 350 FAQ
Is the KTM FREERIDE 350 reliable?
The KTM FREERIDE 350 is less reliable than average for its class: 82.6% of its 667 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #3052 of 5426 models.
What does a FREERIDE 350 fail its MOT on most?
brakes — 19% of all defects recorded against failed FREERIDE 350 tests.