KTM RC
Real ownership data from 943 UK RC motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common RC problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 8.8% |
| Suspension | major | 2.9% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 2.7% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 1.7% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 1.6% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 1.3% |
| Controls and cables | major | 1.2% |
| Other | dangerous | 1.2% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is tyres.
RC 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 7 | 10,102 mi | 1,358 | 88.89% |
| 2016 | 515 | 11,729 mi | 1,249 | 71.81% |
| 2015 | 333 | 12,231 mi | 1,284 | 67.77% |
| 2014 | 78 | 13,324 mi | 1,215 | 66.47% |
RC questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the KTM RC?
Across 943 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (8.8% of all recorded faults), suspension (2.9% of all recorded faults), steering and head bearings (2.7% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a KTM RC?
The median KTM RC in the UK has covered 11,945 miles, and typically rides about 1,262 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 6,692 and 17,875 miles.
Is the KTM RC reliable?
70.09% of KTM RC MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.5 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 943 KTM RC motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.