KTM 1090 Adventure
Real ownership data from 585 UK 1090 Adventure motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common 1090 Adventure problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | major | 11.3% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 9.9% |
| Controls and cables | major | 9.2% |
| Other | major | 7.1% |
| Electrical | major | 5.6% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 5.6% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 3.5% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 2.8% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is controls and cables.
1090 Adventure mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 141 | 13,419 mi | 1,711 | 91.36% |
| 2018 | 279 | 16,060 mi | 1,772 | 90.99% |
| 2017 | 160 | 17,878 mi | 1,820 | 92.7% |
1090 Adventure questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the KTM 1090 Adventure?
Across 585 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are suspension (11.3% of all recorded faults), tyres (9.9% of all recorded faults), controls and cables (9.2% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a KTM 1090 Adventure?
The median KTM 1090 Adventure in the UK has covered 16,041 miles, and typically rides about 1,738 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 10,319 and 22,365 miles.
Is the KTM 1090 Adventure reliable?
91.62% of KTM 1090 Adventure MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.05 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 585 KTM 1090 Adventure motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.