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Ktm 1090 Adventure 18 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Ktm 1090 Adventure 18 reliable? We analysed 717 real MOT tests across 164 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 717 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
92.3%
Typical Mileage
9,770mi
Annual Mileage
1,726mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ktm 1090 Adventure 18 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ktm 1090 Adventure 18.

Ktm 1090 Adventure 18 Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Ktm 1090 Adventure 18. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Ktm 1090 Adventure 18 MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Ktm 1090 Adventure 18 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

92.2%
2019
92.3%
2018

Ktm 1090 Adventure 18 Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Ktm 1090 Adventure 18 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
745 mi/yr
Typical
1,726 mi/yr
Average
2,247 mi/yr
Heavy usage
3,210 mi/yr

Ktm 1090 Adventure 18 MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ktm 1090 Adventure 18 year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2019 293 92.2% 5,810 9,702 15,530
2018 402 92.3% 6,313 9,664 15,039

How Long Does a Ktm 1090 Adventure 18 Last?

Based on 164 Ktm 1090 Adventure 18 vehicles on UK roads.

Average
6.0 years
Median
6.0 years

Ktm 1090 Adventure 18 Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Ktm 1090 Adventure 18 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
9,770 mi
75th Percentile
15,205 mi
95th Percentile
24,091 mi
Max Recorded
42,533 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Ktm 1090 Adventure 18

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2018

92.3% MOT pass rate from 402 tests

Year to avoid
2019

92.2% MOT pass rate from 293 tests

The best year to buy a used Ktm 1090 Adventure 18 is 2018, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.3% across 402 tests. The 2019 model year has the lowest pass rate at 92.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Ktm 1090 Adventure 18 Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Ktm 1090 Adventure 18 THIS CAR 92.3% 717 9,770 mi — yrs
Ktm 125 76.8% 13,595 10,169 mi 21 yrs
Ktm 950 86.8% 11,776 15,596 mi 23 yrs
Ktm 640 LC4-E 83.6% 9,903 8,082 mi 27 yrs
Peugeot 308 Active E-hdi 88.7% 979 83,703 mi — yrs

Compared to the Ktm 125 (76.8% pass rate) and the Ktm 950 (86.8% pass rate), the Ktm 1090 Adventure 18 outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Ktm 1090 Adventure 18?

The Ktm 1090 Adventure 18 has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.3% across 717 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Ktm 1090 Adventure 18 owner drives around 1,726 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Ktm 1090 Adventure 18 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ktm 1090 Adventure 18 reliable?
Based on 717 MOT tests, the Ktm 1090 Adventure 18 has a 92.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ktm 1090 Adventure 18?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ktm 1090 Adventure 18 do per year?
The typical Ktm 1090 Adventure 18 does around 1,726 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ktm 1090 Adventure 18 last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ktm 1090 Adventure 18?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Ktm 1090 Adventure 18?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Ktm 1090 Adventure 18 is 2018 with a 92.3% pass rate across 402 tests.