KTM LC 8

942cc Petrol Class 2

#2050 of 5426 overall #68 of 230 KTMs #1247 of 2787 other bikes

86.5%

first-time pass rate

6.1%

failed outright

22,947

median miles at test

1,872

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2007–2025

The LC 8's first-time pass rate has fallen 7.8 points since 2007, 89.8% to 82.0%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the LC 8's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage LC 8 passes first time 90.0% of the time; by 50k that's 84.2%.

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 LC 8

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
brakes	60	28.2	0.6×
lighting and signalling	48	22.5	0.5×
lamps and reflectors	34	16	0.8×
steering and suspension	26	12.2	0.3×
tyres and wheels	17	8	0.4×
reg plates and vin	11	5.2	0.7×
fuel and exhaust	5	2.3	0.3×
Identification of the vehicle	4	1.9	0.9×
steering	4	1.9	0.5×
structure and attachments	4	1.9	0.3×

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 LC 8 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 LC 8.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2006 (90.5% pass). Weakest: 2003 (83.4%).

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 LC 8 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the KTM LC 8 reliable?

The KTM LC 8 is about average for its class: 86.5% of its 1,872 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #2050 of 5426 models.

What does a LC 8 fail its MOT on most?

brakes — 28% of all defects recorded against failed LC 8 tests.

What is the best year of LC 8 to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2006-registered examples do best (90.5%) and 2003 worst (83.4%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a LC 8 last?

The median LC 8 shows 22,947 miles at test, and examples around 50k miles still pass 84.2% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.