KTM LC 8
Real ownership data from 226 UK LC 8 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common LC 8 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | dangerous | 12.5% |
| Other | major | 7.5% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 6.9% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 5.7% |
| Lights and indicators | minor | 3.2% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 3% |
| Wheels | fail | 2% |
| Exhaust and emissions | fail | 1.8% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is chain and sprockets.
LC 8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 22 | 25,751 mi | 1,353 | 90.76% |
| 2005 | 86 | 34,005 mi | 1,713 | 86.62% |
| 2004 | 77 | 28,860 mi | 2,006 | 87.8% |
| 2003 | 36 | 32,682 mi | 1,591 | 83.97% |
LC 8 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the KTM LC 8?
Across 226 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (12.5% of all recorded faults), other (7.5% of all recorded faults), tyres (6.9% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a KTM LC 8?
The median KTM LC 8 in the UK has covered 31,427 miles, and typically rides about 1,704 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 19,816 and 45,709 miles.
Is the KTM LC 8 reliable?
87.17% of KTM LC 8 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.22 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 226 KTM LC 8 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.