Ktm 690
MotorcycleFrom 1,065 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear, lamp emitted colour and position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, caused 11 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 11 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 10 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 7 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 7 |
| a lamp missing or inoperative | 7 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 7 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 6 |
| audible warning not working | 6 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 5 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 5 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 81.2% | a lamp missing or inoperative, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps |
| 2015 | 89.5% | number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear |
| 2014 | 88.4% | lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all 690s tested had between 6,576 and 14,340 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 9,832 median miles, the 690 has 0.147 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Ktm models
| Ktm 125 | 76.5% |
| Ktm 1290 | 91.6% |
| Ktm Unclassified | 82.4% |
Common questions
What is the Ktm 690 MOT pass rate?
The Ktm 690 has a 85.5% MOT pass rate based on 1,065 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ktm 690?
The most common MOT failure on the Ktm 690 is number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, which caused 11 failures. Other common issues include reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.
What is the typical mileage of a Ktm 690 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ktm 690 is 9,832 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 6,576 and 14,340 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.