Ktm 690 Smc R 20 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Ktm 690 Smc R 20 car check
Is the Ktm 690 Smc R 20 reliable? We analysed 482 real MOT tests across 183 vehicles to find out.
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The Ktm 690 Smc R 20 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ktm 690 Smc R 20.
Ktm 690 Smc R 20 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ktm 690 Smc R 20. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ktm 690 Smc R 20 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Ktm 690 Smc R 20 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Ktm 690 Smc R 20 Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Ktm 690 Smc R 20 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Ktm 690 Smc R 20 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ktm 690 Smc R 20 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ktm 690 Smc R 20 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ktm 690 Smc R 20 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 66 | 90.9% | 2,396 | 3,500 | 5,583 |
| 2020 | 381 | 90.3% | 2,384 | 3,803 | 6,241 |
How Long Does a Ktm 690 Smc R 20 Last?
Based on 183 Ktm 690 Smc R 20 vehicles on UK roads.
Ktm 690 Smc R 20 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ktm 690 Smc R 20 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 690 Smc R 20
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
90.9% MOT pass rate from 66 tests
90.3% MOT pass rate from 381 tests
The best year to buy a used Ktm 690 Smc R 20 is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.9% across 66 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 90.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Ktm 690 Smc R 20 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ktm 690 Smc R 20 THIS CAR | 90.7% | 482 | 3,833 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 Tucson Sport Edition 2WD CRDI | 95.8% | 357 | 55,046 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Ktm 125 (76.8% pass rate) and the Ktm 950 (86.8% pass rate), the Ktm 690 Smc R 20 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Ktm 690 Smc R 20 has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.7% across 482 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Ktm 690 Smc R 20 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 690 Smc R 20 owner drives around 709 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.