KTM 390
Real ownership data from 1,272 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Other | dangerous | 11.3% |
| Brake discs and pads | major | 7.2% |
| Suspension | fail | 5.4% |
| Tyres | fail | 4.8% |
| Controls and cables | major | 4.2% |
| Brakes | major | 4.2% |
| Steering and head bearings | prs | 3.6% |
| Frame and structure | dangerous | 3.6% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is lights and indicators.
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 | 314 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 126 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | 29 | 5,642 mi | 669 | 94.7% |
| 2016 | 264 | 7,160 mi | 648 | 87.03% |
| 2015 | 245 | 7,110 mi | 663 | 85.73% |
| 2014 | 231 | 8,209 mi | 634 | 85.59% |
| 2013 | 47 | 6,072 mi | 494 | 82.13% |
390 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the KTM 390?
Across 1,272 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are other (11.3% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (7.2% of all recorded faults), suspension (5.4% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a KTM 390?
The median KTM 390 in the UK has covered 7,322 miles, and typically rides about 640 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 4,114 and 12,078 miles.
Is the KTM 390 reliable?
86.05% of KTM 390 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.03 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 1,272 KTM 390 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.