KTM 990 SUPERMOTO T MOT pass rate and common failures
KTM 990 SUPERMOTO T motorcycles pass the MOT 86.84% of the time, measured across 266 tests in the DVSA record. A further 4.51% passed only after a defect was put right at the test station.
What to check before the MOT
Built from this model's own failure record, not general advice.
- Start with does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls - it accounts for 34.8% of failed tests on this model.
- Then check obviously incorrectly positioned and missing, the next two most common reasons.
- The most common advisory is noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (10.5% of all tests) - not a failure, but money you will spend sooner or later.
- Average recorded mileage at test is 26,355 miles, which is the number to compare any advert against.
Pass rate by age
A single pass rate hides the most useful thing in this data: how the same model behaves at three years old and at fifteen.
| Age at test | Pass rate | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11-15 years | 86.86% | 236 | |
| 16+ years | 86.67% | 30 |
Why the KTM 990 SUPERMOTO T fails
Share of failed tests on this model where the item was recorded. One test can fail on several items, so the column does not add up to 100%.
| # | Item | Of failures | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls | 34.8% | 8 | |
| 2 | Obviously incorrectly positioned | 21.7% | 5 | |
| 3 | Missing | 17.4% | 4 | |
| 4 | Does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) | 13% | 3 | |
| 5 | Not working on dipped beam | 13% | 3 | |
| 6 | Excessively stiff or notchy | 8.7% | 2 | |
| 7 | Grip insecure to handlebar | 8.7% | 2 | |
| 8 | Has excessive play | 8.7% | 2 | |
| 9 | Light intensity obviously reduced | 8.7% | 2 | |
| 10 | Not working | 8.7% | 2 |
Most common advisories
Not a failure and not a legal requirement to fix - but an advisory that repeats year after year is money the next owner spends.
| # | Item | Of all tests | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition | 10.5% | 28 | |
| 2 | Tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm | 7.1% | 19 | |
| 3 | Indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort | 4.9% | 13 | |
| 4 | Excessively loose | 3.4% | 9 | |
| 5 | Less than 1.0 mm thick | 3% | 8 | |
| 6 | Has a serious fluid leak | 1.5% | 4 | |
| 7 | Tread not clearly visible | 1.5% | 4 | |
| 8 | Worn to excess | 1.5% | 4 | |
| 9 | Excessively worn | 1.1% | 3 | |
| 10 | Has a major leak of exhaust gases | 1.1% | 3 |
KTM 990 SUPERMOTO T for sale
No KTM 990 SUPERMOTO T in stock at the moment - 297 other KTM bikes are advertised.
Similar bikes compared
Models of comparable capacity, so the comparison means something.
| Model | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triumph TIGER · 969cc | 16,144 | 91.27% | 22,934 | |
| Triumph BONNEVILLE 642-904cc · 642-904cc | 12,456 | 90.8% | 12,824 | |
| BMW R SERIES · 1,152cc | 9,796 | 91.92% | 40,594 | |
| BMW R1200 · 1,170cc | 9,521 | 94.43% | 28,830 | |
| BMW S 1000 · 999cc | 8,445 | 91.96% | 15,282 | |
| BMW R1250 · 1,254cc | 6,764 | 96.17% | 17,373 |
Source: DVSA MOT testing data, 2025 · updated Aug 2026 · licence and method