KTM 1190 RC8 R 12
Real ownership data from 133 UK 1190 RC8 R 12 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common 1190 RC8 R 12 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 22.6% |
| Electrical | major | 12.9% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 11.8% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 10.8% |
| Other | major | 10.8% |
| Suspension | major | 4.3% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 3.2% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 1.1% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is chain and sprockets.
1190 RC8 R 12 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 92 | 11,598 mi | 836 | 89.82% |
| 2012 | 36 | 12,907 mi | 482 | 85.6% |
1190 RC8 R 12 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the KTM 1190 RC8 R 12?
Across 133 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (22.6% of all recorded faults), electrical (12.9% of all recorded faults), brakes (11.8% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a KTM 1190 RC8 R 12?
The median KTM 1190 RC8 R 12 in the UK has covered 11,850 miles, and typically rides about 731 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 7,224 and 16,542 miles.
Is the KTM 1190 RC8 R 12 reliable?
88.64% of KTM 1190 RC8 R 12 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.1 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 133 KTM 1190 RC8 R 12 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.