Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 KTM 1190?

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 2016 KTM 1190?

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 2016 KTM 1190?

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 2016 KTM 1190 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 243 vehicles, the 2016 KTM 1190 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2016 KTM 1190?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2016 KTM 1190 are: Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (45.7% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (25.3% of vehicles), Exhaust noisy (21% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2016 KTM 1190?

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 (2016)

243 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93% first-time pass rate

2016 KTM 1190

CarHunch analysed 243 real MOT records for the 2016 KTM 1190. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2016 KTM 1190 is a genuinely reliable motorcycle, passing first time 93% of the time against the UK average of 80%—that's a 13-point advantage. Dangerous defects are rare, occurring in only 5.3% of examples, so safety concerns are minimal for this cohort.

At just under 15,850 miles median mileage, these bikes are lightly used for their age, which explains the strong pass rate and low failure count of 0.47 per vehicle. With an average of 1.5 advisories per test, expect minor wear items rather than structural problems—get a pre-purchase inspection focused on service history and whether scheduled KTM maintenance has been kept up.

We have limited data for the 2016 KTM 1190 — 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

93%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

5.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.47

Over 5.8 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

15k

Middle half: 10k–20k

For context

These stats describe 243 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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What tends to go wrong

Across 243 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Brake wear 45.7%

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Tyre wear 25.3%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Exhaust & emissions 21%

Exhaust noisy

Lighting 14.8%

Rear reflector missing · Headlamp aim too low · Drive chain slightly loose

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Other issues 9.9%

Horn not working · Drive chain worn but not considered excessive · Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively

Suspension & steering 4.3%

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil · Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil · Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016.

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Before you buy a 2016 KTM 1190

Based on MOT data from 243 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 5.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 929 KTM 1190 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Orange 47.7%

443

Grey 28.2%

262

Black 15.9%

148

White 8.2%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 KTM 1190 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.

14,844

typical

9,578

low mileage

19,974

high mileage

Half of all 2016 KTM 1190 vehicles fall between 9,578 and 19,974 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 9,578 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.

✓ 9,578–19,974 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 KTM 1190s sit.

⚠ Over 26,964 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2016 KTM 1190 — Still on the Road

Most 2016 KTM 1190s are still being driven.

Strong survival — 166 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 85% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
* 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

5.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.47

Avg failures per vehicle

1.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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