KTM 890 SMT 23
Real ownership data from 160 UK 890 SMT 23 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common 890 SMT 23 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | advisory | 30.8% |
| Brakes | major | 30.8% |
| Exhaust and emissions | advisory | 15.4% |
| Chain and sprockets | advisory | 15.4% |
| Lights and indicators | prs | 7.7% |
890 SMT 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 77 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 82 | 7,689 mi | — | 76.92% |
890 SMT 23 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the KTM 890 SMT 23?
Across 160 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are tyres (30.8% of all recorded faults), brakes (30.8% of all recorded faults), exhaust and emissions (15.4% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a KTM 890 SMT 23?
The median KTM 890 SMT 23 in the UK has covered 7,689 miles. Half of all examples fall between 4,013 and 11,696 miles.
Is the KTM 890 SMT 23 reliable?
76.92% of KTM 890 SMT 23 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.87 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 160 KTM 890 SMT 23 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.