KTM LC4
Real ownership data from 143 UK LC4 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common LC4 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 16.2% |
| Other | fail | 6.5% |
| Brakes | fail | 3.6% |
| Tyres | fail | 3.1% |
| Suspension | major | 2.9% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 1.8% |
| Electrical | fail | 1.4% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 1.3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is tyres.
LC4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 8 | 17,026 mi | 1,469 | 87.5% |
| 2003 | 21 | 9,491 mi | 675 | 83.54% |
| 2002 | 32 | 11,814 mi | 754 | 80.54% |
| 2001 | 21 | 10,782 mi | 316 | 75.63% |
| 2000 | 15 | 9,444 mi | 626 | 78.22% |
| 1999 | 12 | 13,345 mi | 582 | 66% |
| 1995 | 7 | 6,200 mi | 96 | 77.5% |
LC4 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the KTM LC4?
Across 143 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (16.2% of all recorded faults), other (6.5% of all recorded faults), brakes (3.6% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a KTM LC4?
The median KTM LC4 in the UK has covered 9,491 miles, and typically rides about 580 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 4,833 and 16,609 miles.
Is the KTM LC4 reliable?
79.7% of KTM LC4 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.94 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 143 KTM LC4 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.