KTM 640 LC4-E
Real ownership data from 1,107 UK 640 LC4-E motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common 640 LC4-E problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Fluid leaks | major | 12.3% |
| Brakes | fail | 9.3% |
| Controls and cables | major | 7.7% |
| Exhaust and emissions | prs | 7.3% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 7% |
| Wheels | major | 6% |
| Electrical | major | 5.7% |
| Tyres | major | 4% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
640 LC4-E 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 5 | 10,005 mi | 763 | 88% |
| 2008 | 7 | 6,464 mi | 566 | 91.23% |
| 2007 | 38 | 9,886 mi | 875 | 88.3% |
| 2006 | 231 | 9,737 mi | 560 | 81.69% |
| 2005 | 257 | 9,764 mi | 628 | 82.21% |
| 2004 | 193 | 10,729 mi | 612 | 80.84% |
| 2003 | 156 | 9,465 mi | 655 | 81.42% |
| 2002 | 98 | 10,238 mi | 543 | 80.72% |
| 2001 | 64 | 8,096 mi | 422 | 78.48% |
| 2000 | 24 | 8,556 mi | 561 | 76.47% |
| 1999 | 20 | 10,438 mi | 267 | 75.61% |
| 1998 | 6 | 8,367 mi | 237 | 77.27% |
640 LC4-E questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the KTM 640 LC4-E?
Across 1,107 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are fluid leaks (12.3% of all recorded faults), brakes (9.3% of all recorded faults), controls and cables (7.7% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a KTM 640 LC4-E?
The median KTM 640 LC4-E in the UK has covered 9,830 miles, and typically rides about 590 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 5,763 and 14,857 miles.
Is the KTM 640 LC4-E reliable?
81.45% of KTM 640 LC4-E 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 1,107 KTM 640 LC4-E motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.