KTM 640
Real ownership data from 344 UK 640 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common 640 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Other | major | 21.5% |
| Suspension | major | 11.3% |
| Brakes | major | 11% |
| Lights and indicators | minor | 8.6% |
| Electrical | fail | 4.8% |
| Tyres | prs | 4.5% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 4.1% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 3.7% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is steering and head bearings.
640 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5 | 20,630 mi | 771 | 93.94% |
| 2007 | 17 | 19,716 mi | 1,047 | 88.06% |
| 2006 | 26 | 15,126 mi | 896 | 87.86% |
| 2005 | 32 | 25,397 mi | 1,532 | 82.9% |
| 2004 | 61 | 14,607 mi | 628 | 83.22% |
| 2003 | 77 | 11,311 mi | 605 | 86.36% |
| 2002 | 60 | 8,380 mi | 513 | 81.06% |
| 2001 | 26 | 7,895 mi | 871 | 80.11% |
| 2000 | 14 | 10,132 mi | 534 | 85.26% |
| 1999 | 14 | 3,896 mi | 71 | 73.81% |
640 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the KTM 640?
Across 344 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are other (21.5% of all recorded faults), suspension (11.3% of all recorded faults), brakes (11% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a KTM 640?
The median KTM 640 in the UK has covered 12,371 miles, and typically rides about 744 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 6,248 and 20,391 miles.
Is the KTM 640 reliable?
83.61% of KTM 640 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.21 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 344 KTM 640 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.