Ktm 350 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Ktm 350 car check
Is the Ktm 350 reliable? We analysed 4,902 real MOT tests across 917 vehicles to find out.
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The Ktm 350 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ktm 350.
Ktm 350 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ktm 350. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ktm 350 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Ktm 350 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Ktm 350 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ktm 350 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ktm 350 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ktm 350 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 51 | 86.3% | 615 | 1,866 | 4,118 |
| 2016 | 631 | 88.3% | 1,549 | 2,372 | 3,861 |
| 2015 | 1,460 | 82.3% | 1,672 | 2,824 | 4,331 |
| 2014 | 1,629 | 83.1% | 2,000 | 3,245 | 4,763 |
| 2013 | 624 | 82.4% | 1,626 | 2,531 | 4,049 |
| 2012 | 234 | 86.3% | 1,476 | 2,488 | 3,786 |
| 2011 | 111 | 84.7% | 1,311 | 2,374 | 2,834 |
How Long Does a Ktm 350 Last?
Based on 917 Ktm 350 vehicles on UK roads.
Ktm 350 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ktm 350 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 350
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
88.3% MOT pass rate from 631 tests
82.3% MOT pass rate from 1,460 tests
The best year to buy a used Ktm 350 is 2016, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.3% across 631 tests. The 2015 model year has the lowest pass rate at 82.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Ktm 350 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ktm 350 THIS CAR | 83.7% | 4,902 | 2,811 mi | 15 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 |
| Kia Xceed First Edition PHEV S-a | 88.1% | 2,301 | 31,598 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Ktm 125 (76.8% pass rate) and the Ktm 950 (86.8% pass rate), the Ktm 350 sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Ktm 350Should you buy a used Ktm 350?
The Ktm 350 has an overall MOT pass rate of 83.7% across 4,902 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical Ktm 350 owner drives around 291 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.
In terms of longevity, most Ktm 350 models stay on UK roads for around 15 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
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.