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2020 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure R 20 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for 1290 Super Adventure R 20 models manufactured in 2020, based on 61 real MOT test results.

85.2%
Pass Rate
14.8%
Fail Rate
61
Total Tests
6,699
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

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2020 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure R 20 MOT Analysis

The 2020 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure R 20 has an MOT pass rate of 85.2% based on 61 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 6,699 miles on the odometer. With a 14.8% failure rate, the 2020 1290 Super Adventure R 20 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2020 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure R 20 is Motorcycle audible warning (Horn), responsible for 1.6% of failures. Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs range from £100–400. Motorcycle lamps and reflectors is the second most common issue at 1.6%. Motorcycle tyres follows at 1.6%.

⚠ Based on limited data (61 tests)

Top failures specific to 2020 models only. The overall 1290 Super Adventure R 20 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) 1.6%
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors 1.6%
Motorcycle tyres 1.6%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Audible Warning (Horn)1.6%1
2Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors1.6%1
3Motorcycle Tyres1.6%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 6,699 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Motorcycle audible warning (Horn)2.45% per 10K miMotorcycle lamps and reflectors2.45% per 10K miMotorcycle tyres2.45% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle audible warning (Horn)2.451.6%1
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors2.451.6%1
Motorcycle tyres2.451.6%1

Mileage Statistics

6,699
Mean
4,994
Median
3,711
25th Percentile
7,774
75th Percentile
22.09% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2020 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure R 20 has an MOT pass rate of 85.2% based on 61 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 6,699 miles on the odometer. With a 14.8% failure rate, the 2020 1290 Super Adventure R 20 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2020 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure R 20, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle audible warning (horn): Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights. With relatively low average mileage of 6,699 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) — 1.6% of failures

Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) issues account for 1.6% of MOT failures on 2020 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure R 20 models. Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors — 1.6% of failures

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors issues account for 1.6% of MOT failures on 2020 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure R 20 models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Motorcycle tyres — 1.6% of failures

Motorcycle tyres issues account for 1.6% of MOT failures on 2020 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure R 20 models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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