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2010 Ktm 990 Adventure MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for 990 Adventure models manufactured in 2010, based on 450 real MOT test results.

89.3%
Pass Rate
10.7%
Fail Rate
450
Total Tests
20,346
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

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2010 Ktm 990 Adventure MOT Analysis

The 2010 Ktm 990 Adventure has an MOT pass rate of 89.3% based on 450 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 20,346 miles on the odometer. With a 10.7% failure rate, the 2010 990 Adventure is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2010 Ktm 990 Adventure is Motorcycle lamps and reflectors, responsible for 0.4% of failures. 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 range from £5–50. Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) is the second most common issue at 0.2%. Motorcycle brakes follows at 0.2%.

Top failures specific to 2010 models only. The overall 990 Adventure page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors 0.4%
Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) 0.2%
Motorcycle brakes 0.2%

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 Lamps And Reflectors0.4%2
2Motorcycle Audible Warning (Horn)0.2%1
3Motorcycle Brakes0.2%1
4Motorcycle Suspension0.2%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 20,346 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 lamps and reflectors0.22% per 10K miMotorcycle audible warning (Horn)0.11% per 10K miMotorcycle brakes0.11% per 10K miMotorcycle suspension0.11% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors0.220.4%2
Motorcycle audible warning (Horn)0.110.2%1
Motorcycle brakes0.110.2%1
Motorcycle suspension0.110.2%1

Mileage Statistics

20,346
Mean
17,958
Median
10,765
25th Percentile
30,933
75th Percentile
5.26% failures per 10K miles

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

About This Data

The 2010 Ktm 990 Adventure has an MOT pass rate of 89.3% based on 450 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 20,346 miles on the odometer. With a 10.7% failure rate, the 2010 990 Adventure is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2010 Ktm 990 Adventure, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle lamps and reflectors: 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. With relatively low average mileage of 20,346 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors — 0.4% of failures

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors issues account for 0.4% of MOT failures on 2010 Ktm 990 Adventure 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) — 0.2% of failures

Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) issues account for 0.2% of MOT failures on 2010 Ktm 990 Adventure 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 brakes — 0.2% of failures

Motorcycle brakes issues account for 0.2% of MOT failures on 2010 Ktm 990 Adventure models. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).

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

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