KTM 625 SMC
Real ownership data from 319 UK 625 SMC motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common 625 SMC problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Other | fail | 15.2% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 9.7% |
| Suspension | major | 7.8% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 7.9% |
| Chain and sprockets | user entered | 4.5% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 4.3% |
| Lights and indicators | fail | 4% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 3.8% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is steering and head bearings.
625 SMC 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 35 | 7,295 mi | 582 | 74.3% |
| 2006 | 53 | 7,682 mi | 569 | 80.07% |
| 2005 | 115 | 8,423 mi | 513 | 81.45% |
| 2004 | 87 | 8,124 mi | 476 | 81.93% |
| 2003 | 11 | 7,217 mi | 526 | 75.64% |
| 2002 | 11 | 6,118 mi | 394 | 78.26% |
625 SMC questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the KTM 625 SMC?
Across 319 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are other (15.2% of all recorded faults), brakes (9.7% of all recorded faults), suspension (7.8% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a KTM 625 SMC?
The median KTM 625 SMC in the UK has covered 8,179 miles, and typically rides about 502 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 4,335 and 12,440 miles.
Is the KTM 625 SMC reliable?
80.41% of KTM 625 SMC MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.19 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 319 KTM 625 SMC motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.