KTM 520
Real ownership data from 73 UK 520 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common 520 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Other | fail | 14.1% |
| Brakes | major | 12.1% |
| Suspension | major | 11.1% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 10.8% |
| Electrical | major | 6.4% |
| Chain and sprockets | major | 4.7% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 4.4% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 2.7% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is tyres.
520 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5 | 1,803 mi | — | 70% |
| 2002 | 24 | 1,790 mi | 19 | 75.38% |
| 2001 | 36 | 1,870 mi | 130 | 72.99% |
| 2000 | 5 | 12,454 mi | 764 | 75% |
520 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the KTM 520?
Across 73 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are other (14.1% of all recorded faults), brakes (12.1% of all recorded faults), suspension (11.1% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a KTM 520?
The median KTM 520 in the UK has covered 1,864 miles, and typically rides about 130 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 360 and 4,544 miles.
Is the KTM 520 reliable?
74.09% of KTM 520 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.45 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 73 KTM 520 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.