Ktm 1290 Super Adventure R 18 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Ktm 1290 Super Adventure R 18 reliable? We analysed 554 real MOT tests across 132 vehicles to find out.
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The Ktm 1290 Super Adventure R 18 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ktm 1290 Super Adventure R 18.
Ktm 1290 Super Adventure R 18 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ktm 1290 Super Adventure R 18. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ktm 1290 Super Adventure R 18 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Ktm 1290 Super Adventure R 18 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Ktm 1290 Super Adventure R 18 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Ktm 1290 Super Adventure R 18 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Ktm 1290 Super Adventure R 18 Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Ktm 1290 Super Adventure R 18 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Ktm 1290 Super Adventure R 18 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ktm 1290 Super Adventure R 18 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ktm 1290 Super Adventure R 18 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ktm 1290 Super Adventure R 18 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 204 | 95.1% | 6,496 | 10,470 | 16,690 |
| 2018 | 326 | 90.8% | 8,430 | 13,546 | 19,097 |
How Long Does a Ktm 1290 Super Adventure R 18 Last?
Based on 132 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure R 18 vehicles on UK roads.
Ktm 1290 Super Adventure R 18 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ktm 1290 Super Adventure R 18 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Ktm 1290 Super Adventure R 18
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
95.1% MOT pass rate from 204 tests
90.8% MOT pass rate from 326 tests
The best year to buy a used Ktm 1290 Super Adventure R 18 is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 95.1% across 204 tests. The 2018 model year has the lowest pass rate at 90.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Ktm 1290 Super Adventure R 18 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ktm 1290 Super Adventure R 18 THIS CAR | 92.8% | 554 | 12,062 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 |
| Hyundai I20 SE T-gdi | 96.4% | 385 | 33,122 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Ktm 125 (76.8% pass rate) and the Ktm 950 (86.8% pass rate), the Ktm 1290 Super Adventure R 18 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Ktm 1290 Super Adventure R 18 has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.8% across 554 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common failure point is wheel bearing has excessive play with 1 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Ktm 1290 Super Adventure R 18 with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Ktm 1290 Super Adventure R 18 owner drives around 1,801 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.