Ktm Freeride 350 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Ktm Freeride 350 car check
Is the Ktm Freeride 350 reliable? We analysed 872 real MOT tests across 141 vehicles to find out.
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The Ktm Freeride 350 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include reflector on motorcycle missing, wheel bearings have excessive free play and shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ktm Freeride 350.
Ktm Freeride 350 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ktm Freeride 350. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ktm Freeride 350 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Ktm Freeride 350 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Ktm Freeride 350 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Ktm Freeride 350 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Ktm Freeride 350 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ktm Freeride 350 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ktm Freeride 350 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ktm Freeride 350 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 330 | 85.8% | 1,231 | 2,163 | 3,320 |
| 2012 | 534 | 83.5% | 1,288 | 2,226 | 3,854 |
How Long Does a Ktm Freeride 350 Last?
Based on 141 Ktm Freeride 350 vehicles on UK roads.
Ktm Freeride 350 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ktm Freeride 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 Freeride 350
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
85.8% MOT pass rate from 330 tests
83.5% MOT pass rate from 534 tests
The best year to buy a used Ktm Freeride 350 is 2013, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 85.8% across 330 tests. The 2012 model year has the lowest pass rate at 83.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Ktm Freeride 350 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ktm Freeride 350 THIS CAR | 84.4% | 872 | 2,205 mi | 14 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 |
| Ford Kuga Titanium Ecoblue MHEV | 89.1% | 1,606 | 28,544 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Ktm 125 (76.8% pass rate) and the Ktm 950 (86.8% pass rate), the Ktm Freeride 350 sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Ktm Freeride 350 has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.4% across 872 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Ktm Freeride 350 are reflector on motorcycle missing (6 recorded failures), wheel bearings have excessive free play (5), and shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (5). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Ktm Freeride 350 owner drives around 176 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 Freeride 350 models stay on UK roads for around 14 years. 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.