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2008 Ktm 690 Smc MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for 690 Smc models manufactured in 2008, based on 483 real MOT test results.

82.6%
Pass Rate
17.4%
Fail Rate
483
Total Tests
8,725
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

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2008 Ktm 690 Smc MOT Analysis

The 2008 Ktm 690 Smc has an MOT pass rate of 82.6% based on 483 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 8,725 miles on the odometer. With a 17.4% failure rate, the 2008 690 Smc is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2008 Ktm 690 Smc is Motorcycle structure and attachments, responsible for 2.1% of failures. Motorcycle structure and attachments 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 1.4%. Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) follows at 1.0%.

Top failures specific to 2008 models only. The overall 690 Smc page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle structure and attachments 2.1%
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors 1.4%
Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) 1.0%

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 Structure And Attachments2.1%10
2Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors1.4%7
3Motorcycle Audible Warning (Horn)1.0%5
4Motorcycle Suspension0.8%4
5Motorcycle Tyres0.4%2
6Identification Of The Vehicle0.2%1
7Motorcycle Brakes0.2%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 8,725 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 structure and attachments2.37% per 10K miMotorcycle lamps and reflectors1.66% per 10K miMotorcycle audible warning (Horn)1.19% per 10K miMotorcycle suspension0.95% per 10K miMotorcycle tyres0.47% per 10K miIdentification of the vehicle0.24% per 10K miMotorcycle brakes0.24% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle structure and attachments2.372.1%10
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors1.661.4%7
Motorcycle audible warning (Horn)1.191.0%5
Motorcycle suspension0.950.8%4
Motorcycle tyres0.470.4%2
Identification of the vehicle0.240.2%1
Motorcycle brakes0.240.2%1

Mileage Statistics

8,725
Mean
6,751
Median
2,628
25th Percentile
9,021
75th Percentile
19.94% failures per 10K miles

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

About This Data

The 2008 Ktm 690 Smc has an MOT pass rate of 82.6% based on 483 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 8,725 miles on the odometer. With a 17.4% failure rate, the 2008 690 Smc is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2008 Ktm 690 Smc, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle structure and attachments: 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 8,725 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle structure and attachments — 2.1% of failures

Motorcycle structure and attachments issues account for 2.1% of MOT failures on 2008 Ktm 690 Smc models. Motorcycle structure and attachments 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 — 1.4% of failures

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors issues account for 1.4% of MOT failures on 2008 Ktm 690 Smc 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 audible warning (Horn) — 1.0% of failures

Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) issues account for 1.0% of MOT failures on 2008 Ktm 690 Smc 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.

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

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