KTM RC8

1190cc Petrol Class 2

#2572 of 5426 overall #92 of 230 KTMs #1617 of 2787 other bikes

84.7%

first-time pass rate

7.0%

failed outright

10,351

median miles at test

1,604

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2011–2025

The RC8's first-time pass rate has risen 6.2 points since 2011, 78.6% to 84.8%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the RC8's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage RC8 passes first time 84.0% of the time; by 30k that's 75.8%.

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 RC8

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lighting and signalling	60	29.6	0.6×
lamps and reflectors	48	23.6	1.2×
brakes	29	14.3	0.3×
reg plates and vin	15	7.4	1.4×
suspension	11	5.4	0.7×
tyres	9	4.4	0.8×
structure and attachments	9	4.4	0.7×
tyres and wheels	8	3.9	0.2×
Identification of the vehicle	7	3.4	1.9×
audible warning (Horn)	7	3.4	2.4×

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

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the RC8 beats 1 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 RC8.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2011 (87.6% pass). Weakest: 2008 (83.1%).

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 RC8 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the KTM RC8 reliable?

The KTM RC8 is about average for its class: 84.7% of its 1,604 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #2572 of 5426 models.

What does a RC8 fail its MOT on most?

lighting and signalling — 30% of all defects recorded against failed RC8 tests.

What is the best year of RC8 to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2011-registered examples do best (87.6%) and 2008 worst (83.1%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a RC8 last?

The median RC8 shows 10,351 miles at test, and examples around 30k miles still pass 75.8% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.