KTM RC

125cc Petrol Class 1

#4704 of 5426 overall #225 of 230 KTMs #366 of 734 commuter bikes

70.3%

first-time pass rate

19.2%

failed outright

9,333

median miles at test

3,451

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2017–2025

The RC's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2017 (70.7% → 70.8%).

Pass rate by mileage

how the RC's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 73.4%

A low-mileage RC passes first time 75.9% of the time; by 30k that's 61.4%.

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 RC

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	591	31.8	7.0×
brakes	359	19.3	1.7×
structure and attachments	341	18.3	9.9×
suspension	188	10.1	6.0×
steering	153	8.2	8.8×
tyres	135	7.3	4.9×
Identification of the vehicle	42	2.3	5.3×
lighting and signalling	30	1.6	0.1×
reg plates and vin	11	0.6	0.4×
drive system	11	0.6	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 RC beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YBR 125, HONDA CG125, HONDA CBF125).

YAMAHA YBR 125 71.0% pass · 125k tests HONDA CG125 72.2% pass · 89.3k tests HONDA CBF125 73.3% pass · 84.4k tests GILERA RUNNER 70.8% pass · 69.9k 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 RC.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2016 (71.7% pass). Weakest: 2014 (66.8%).

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 RC FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the KTM RC reliable?

The KTM RC is less reliable than average for its class: 70.3% of its 3,451 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #4704 of 5426 models.

What does a RC fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 32% of all defects recorded against failed RC tests.

What is the best year of RC to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2016-registered examples do best (71.7%) and 2014 worst (66.8%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a RC last?

The median RC shows 9,333 miles at test, and examples around 30k miles still pass 61.4% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.