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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the KTM RC8. Check any RC8 by registration number below.

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94.2%

Avg Pass Rate

+2.3%

vs KTM Avg

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Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

KTM RC8 — MOT Reliability Overview

The KTM RC8 has an average MOT pass rate of 94.2%, which is 2.3 percentage points above the KTM brand average of 91.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the RC8 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used KTM RC8, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the KTM RC8 performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 103 vehicles

94.2%Excellent
KTM average: 91.9%
Mileage at 5yr

17k mi

Other KTM Models

Compare MOT reliability across KTM models.

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100.0% pass rate

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88.9% pass rate

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94.7% pass rate

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100.0% pass rate

KTM 990 Supermoto T 13

89.7% pass rate

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72.7% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

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MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for KTM RC8

KTM RC8 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the KTM RC8 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the KTM RC8?
The average MOT pass rate for the KTM RC8 is 94.2% compared to the KTM average of 91.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a KTM RC8?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the KTM RC8 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 94.2%, the KTM RC8 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a KTM RC8?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a KTM RC8?
Typical mileage for the KTM RC8: 17,292 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used RC8 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your KTM RC8's MOT History

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