KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 17 (2017)
2017 KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 17
CarHunch analysed 356 real MOT records for the 2017 KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 17. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2017 KTM 1290 Super Adventure S is a solid performer in the MOT, with an 89.7% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%. Dangerous defects are uncommon at just 5.9% of vehicles, so safety concerns shouldn't dominate your thinking when evaluating used examples.
These bikes have covered a moderate 14,641 miles at the median, which is reasonable for a seven-year-old adventure bike, and they're showing minimal failure rates of just 0.27 per vehicle on average. When you're viewing a used one, focus on the typical advisory items (averaging 1.5 per bike) and grab the full MOT history to check whether any dangerous defects were previously noted and fixed.
What to check before buying a 2017 KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 17
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (97%) | 347 | 89.4% | 0.28 |
| Other (3%) | 9 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2017 KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 17 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2017 KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 17 vehicles fall between 10,819 and 19,936 miles.
2017 KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 17 — Still on the Road
202 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 68% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
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