KTM 1290 Superduke GT 19 vs Honda CB1300

The KTM 1290 Superduke GT 19 passes its MOT first time more often than the Honda CB1300: 92.9% vs 89.3%, a 3.6-point lead.

MOT reliability, side by side

first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025

Metric	KTM 1290 Superduke GT 19	Honda CB1300
First-time pass rate	92.9%	89.3%
Outright fail rate	2.6%	5.0%
Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted)	+5.5 pts	+4.5 pts
Engine size	1,301cc	1,284cc
Rank among all models	#315 of 5428	#1180 of 5428
Median miles at test	11,014	15,887
MOT tests analysed	647	25,878
Most common failure	brakes	brakes

First-time outcomes on normal tests, 2005–2025. "Most common failure" is the component group with the most recorded defects on failed tests. Read pass rates against test counts: a smaller sample is noisier. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.

"Vs comparable bikes" is the first-time pass rate minus the rate expected for each bike's own mix of age, mileage and test class, in percentage points: positive means better than comparable bikes. How this works.

What fails, side by side

share of each bike's MOT tests that failed on the component · lower is better

Component	KTM 1290 Superduke GT 19	Honda CB1300
Lights & signalling	0.9%	1.6%
Brakes	0.9%	1.4%
Steering & suspension	0.3%	1.5%
Tyres & wheels	0.2%	1.5%
Structure & body	0.6%	0.2%
Fuel & exhaust	0%	0.2%
Drive system	0%	0.1%

A test that fails on two components counts once in each. Component links go to the bikes most likely to fail on it.

Pass rate by test year

first-time MOT pass rate in each calendar year both bikes were tested

Test year	KTM 1290 Superduke GT 19	Honda CB1300
2022	92.5%	89.5%
2023	89.8%	89.2%
2024	94.0%	90.4%
2025	95.9%	90.4%

Each year mixes bikes of different ages, so a fleet that is getting older tends to slip.

Pass rate by mileage

first-time MOT pass rate by miles on the clock at test

Mileage	KTM 1290 Superduke GT 19	Honda CB1300
0k-10k miles	93.9%	91.9%
10k-20k miles	92.7%	90.2%
20k-30k miles	92.6%	87.8%

Bands with fewer than 30 tests for either bike are left out.

KTM 1290 Superduke GT 19 vs Honda CB1300 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Which is more reliable, the KTM 1290 Superduke GT 19 or the Honda CB1300?

The KTM 1290 Superduke GT 19 passes its MOT first time more often than the Honda CB1300: 92.9% vs 89.3%, a 3.6-point lead. Adjusted for age, mileage and test class, the KTM 1290 Superduke GT 19 still comes out ahead: +5.5 points vs comparable bikes for the KTM 1290 Superduke GT 19, +4.5 for the Honda CB1300. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.

What does the KTM 1290 Superduke GT 19 fail its MOT on most?

Lights & signalling: 0.9% of KTM 1290 Superduke GT 19 MOT tests failed on it, then brakes (0.9%).

What does the Honda CB1300 fail its MOT on most?

Lights & signalling: 1.6% of Honda CB1300 MOT tests failed on it, then steering & suspension (1.5%).

Which holds up better at high mileage, the KTM 1290 Superduke GT 19 or the Honda CB1300?

At 20k-30k miles the KTM 1290 Superduke GT 19 passes first time more often: 92.6% for the KTM 1290 Superduke GT 19 vs 87.8% for the Honda CB1300.

KTM 1290 SUPERDUKE GT 19 92.9% pass · 647 tests HONDA CB1300 89.3% pass · 25.9k tests

See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.