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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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.
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.
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.
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.
Best Year to Buy a Used Ktm 890 Adventure R 21
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
94.4% MOT pass rate from 107 tests
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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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.