KTM 390
Real ownership data from 1,233 UK 390 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common 390 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Controls and cables | major | 11.5% |
| Brakes | minor | 9.7% |
| Tyres | major | 7% |
| Other | dangerous | 5.6% |
| Brake discs and pads | major | 4.2% |
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 3.8% |
| Suspension | fail | 3.1% |
| Steering and head bearings | prs | 2.1% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is wheels.
390 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 277 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 125 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | 29 | 5,642 mi | 669 | 94.7% |
| 2016 | 264 | 7,132 mi | 648 | 87.04% |
| 2015 | 244 | 7,115 mi | 648 | 85.81% |
| 2014 | 231 | 8,209 mi | 654 | 85.65% |
| 2013 | 47 | 6,072 mi | 538 | 82.38% |
390 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the KTM 390?
Across 1,233 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are controls and cables (11.5% of all recorded faults), brakes (9.7% of all recorded faults), tyres (7% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a KTM 390?
The median KTM 390 in the UK has covered 7,257 miles, and typically rides about 644 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 4,106 and 12,084 miles.
Is the KTM 390 reliable?
86.11% of KTM 390 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.06 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 1,233 KTM 390 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.