KTM RC8
Real ownership data from 214 UK RC8 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common RC8 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Other | major | 15% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 9.9% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 6.5% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 3.1% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 2.6% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 2.6% |
| Brake discs and pads | major | 2.1% |
| Controls and cables | major | 1.8% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brake discs and pads.
RC8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 33 | 13,161 mi | 943 | 86.56% |
| 2011 | 31 | 15,329 mi | 959 | 86.61% |
| 2010 | 52 | 12,468 mi | 910 | 84.95% |
| 2009 | 25 | 14,889 mi | 1,002 | 84.17% |
| 2008 | 73 | 13,715 mi | 822 | 84.29% |
RC8 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the KTM RC8?
Across 214 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are other (15% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (9.9% of all recorded faults), tyres (6.5% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a KTM RC8?
The median KTM RC8 in the UK has covered 13,348 miles, and typically rides about 927 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 9,025 and 21,014 miles.
Is the KTM RC8 reliable?
85.07% of KTM RC8 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.19 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 214 KTM RC8 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.