Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2010 KTM 1190 Rc8?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2010 KTM 1190 Rc8?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2010 KTM 1190 Rc8?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2010 KTM 1190 Rc8 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 105 vehicles, the 2010 KTM 1190 Rc8 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 89.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2010 KTM 1190 Rc8?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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KTM 1190 Rc8 (2010)

105 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.1% first-time pass rate

2010 KTM 1190 Rc8

CarHunch analysed 105 real MOT records for the 2010 KTM 1190 Rc8. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2010 KTM 1190 RC8 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 63.5%, which is significantly below the UK average of 80%, suggesting these bikes encounter more issues than most vehicles their age. The good news is that dangerous defects are relatively rare at 7.6%, so structural safety isn't a major concern, though the below-average pass rate still warrants careful pre-purchase inspection.

With a median mileage of just 9,651 miles for a 14-year-old bike, these are genuinely low-mileage machines, which partly explains why they're still running—but the 0.83 average failures per test indicates that when they do fail, it's usually something specific rather than general wear. Before buying, get an independent mechanic to inspect the fuel system, electrics, and chassis components, as the 2.6 average advisories per vehicle suggests these bikes develop niggles that compound over time.

We have limited data for the 2010 KTM 1190 Rc8 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

89.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

7.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.83

Over 6.5 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

10k

Middle half: 7k–15k

For context

These stats describe 105 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 105 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 7.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (99%)	104	89.5%	0.83

Mileage Distribution

Most 2010 KTM 1190 Rc8 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

9,651

typical

7,059

low mileage

14,778

high mileage

Half of all 2010 KTM 1190 Rc8 vehicles fall between 7,059 and 14,778 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 7,059 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 7,059–14,778 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2010 KTM 1190 Rc8s sit.

⚠ Over 19,950 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2010 KTM 1190 Rc8 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 56% of 2010 KTM 1190 Rc8s are still active.

30 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 56% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

6.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.83

Avg failures per vehicle

2.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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