Ktm 890 Duke R 21 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Ktm 890 Duke R 21 car check
Is the Ktm 890 Duke R 21 reliable? We analysed 512 real MOT tests across 282 vehicles to find out.
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The Ktm 890 Duke 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 Duke R 21.
Ktm 890 Duke R 21 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ktm 890 Duke R 21. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ktm 890 Duke R 21 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Ktm 890 Duke R 21 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Ktm 890 Duke R 21 Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Ktm 890 Duke R 21 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Ktm 890 Duke R 21 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ktm 890 Duke 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 Duke R 21 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ktm 890 Duke R 21 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 86 | 91.9% | 2,932 | 4,058 | 6,284 |
| 2021 | 398 | 92.2% | 3,254 | 5,199 | 8,272 |
How Long Does a Ktm 890 Duke R 21 Last?
Based on 282 Ktm 890 Duke R 21 vehicles on UK roads.
Ktm 890 Duke R 21 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ktm 890 Duke 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 Duke R 21
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
92.2% MOT pass rate from 398 tests
91.9% MOT pass rate from 86 tests
The best year to buy a used Ktm 890 Duke R 21 is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.2% across 398 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 91.9% — 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 Duke 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 Duke R 21 THIS CAR | 92.4% | 512 | 5,050 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 |
| Sym Jet X 125 E5 | 78% | 533 | 8,264 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Ktm 125 (76.8% pass rate) and the Ktm 950 (86.8% pass rate), the Ktm 890 Duke R 21 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Ktm 890 Duke R 21Should you buy a used Ktm 890 Duke R 21?
The Ktm 890 Duke R 21 has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.4% across 512 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 890 Duke R 21 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 890 Duke R 21 owner drives around 1,181 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.