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Ktm 890 Adventure R 21 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Ktm 890 Adventure R 21 reliable? We analysed 511 real MOT tests across 280 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 511 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
91.2%
Typical Mileage
7,694mi
Annual Mileage
1,349mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ktm 890 Adventure R 21 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ktm 890 Adventure R 21.

Ktm 890 Adventure R 21 Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Ktm 890 Adventure R 21. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Ktm 890 Adventure R 21 MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Ktm 890 Adventure R 21 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

94.4%
2022
90.1%
2021

Ktm 890 Adventure R 21 Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Ktm 890 Adventure R 21 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
545 mi/yr
Typical
1,349 mi/yr
Average
2,029 mi/yr
Heavy usage
2,902 mi/yr

Ktm 890 Adventure R 21 MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ktm 890 Adventure R 21 year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 107 94.4% 3,883 6,648 9,178
2021 384 90.1% 4,786 7,938 11,920

How Long Does a Ktm 890 Adventure R 21 Last?

Based on 280 Ktm 890 Adventure R 21 vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.5 years
Median
4.0 years

Ktm 890 Adventure R 21 Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Ktm 890 Adventure R 21 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
7,694 mi
75th Percentile
11,188 mi
95th Percentile
20,624 mi
Max Recorded
43,243 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Ktm 890 Adventure R 21

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

Best year
2022

94.4% MOT pass rate from 107 tests

Year to avoid
2021

90.1% MOT pass rate from 384 tests

The best year to buy a used Ktm 890 Adventure R 21 is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 94.4% across 107 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 90.1% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Ktm 890 Adventure R 21 Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Ktm 890 Adventure R 21 THIS CAR 91.2% 511 7,694 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
Renault Captur Launch ED E-tech PHEV A 92.1% 572 23,012 mi — yrs

Compared to the Ktm 125 (76.8% pass rate) and the Ktm 950 (86.8% pass rate), the Ktm 890 Adventure R 21 outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Ktm 890 Adventure R 21?

The Ktm 890 Adventure R 21 has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.2% across 511 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Ktm 890 Adventure R 21 owner drives around 1,349 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 890 Adventure R 21 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ktm 890 Adventure R 21 reliable?
Based on 511 MOT tests, the Ktm 890 Adventure R 21 has a 91.2% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ktm 890 Adventure R 21?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ktm 890 Adventure R 21 do per year?
The typical Ktm 890 Adventure R 21 does around 1,349 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ktm 890 Adventure R 21 last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ktm 890 Adventure R 21?
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 890 Adventure R 21?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Ktm 890 Adventure R 21 is 2022 with a 94.4% pass rate across 107 tests.