Head-to-head · 2005–2025
KTM 390 Adventure 21 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan
The KTM 390 Adventure 21 passes its MOT first time more often than the Royal Enfield Himalayan — 93.2% vs 90.0%, a 3.2-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025
| Metric | KTM 390 Adventure 21 | Royal Enfield Himalayan |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 93.2% | 90.0% |
| Outright fail rate | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| Median miles at test | 5,009 | 6,278 |
| MOT tests analysed | 281 | 5,785 |
| Most common failure | brakes | lamps and reflectors |
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.
See each bike's full report — trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals — on its own page.