Ktm 1290 Super Adventure S 21
MotorcycleFrom 618 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely and a footrest missing or insecure. The top issue, excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution, caused 5 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | 5 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 2 |
| a footrest missing or insecure | 1 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 1 |
| a wheel excessively corroded, damaged or distorted | 1 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 1 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley so loose or worn it is likely to fail | 1 |
| a transmission belt or chain excessively tight | 1 |
| brake control has insufficient reserve travel | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 95.6% | excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely |
Typical mileage
Half of all 1290 Super Adventure S 21s tested had between 6,511 and 13,620 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 9,817 median miles, the 1290 Super Adventure S 21 has 0.045 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Ktm models
| Ktm 125 | 76.5% |
| Ktm 1290 | 91.6% |
| Ktm Unclassified | 82.4% |
| Ktm 690 | 85.5% |
Common questions
What is the Ktm 1290 Super Adventure S 21 MOT pass rate?
The Ktm 1290 Super Adventure S 21 has a 95.6% MOT pass rate based on 618 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ktm 1290 Super Adventure S 21?
The most common MOT failure on the Ktm 1290 Super Adventure S 21 is excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution, which caused 5 failures. Other common issues include a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely.
What is the typical mileage of a Ktm 1290 Super Adventure S 21 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ktm 1290 Super Adventure S 21 is 9,817 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 6,511 and 13,620 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.