KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 18 (2018)
2018 KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 18
CarHunch analysed 345 real MOT records for the 2018 KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 18. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2018 KTM 1290 Super Adventure S is a solid performer, passing first MOT at 84.4% versus the UK average of 80%, with a reassuringly low 3.5% ever developing dangerous defects. This adventure bike demonstrates above-average reliability for its class.
At 13,478 miles average with just 0.23 failures per vehicle, these machines are holding up well mechanically, though advisories averaging 0.8 per bike suggest minor maintenance items are cropping up as they age. If you're considering one, budget for routine consumables and check service history carefully, as the relatively low mileage spread means you're likely looking at well-ridden bikes rather than garage queens.
What to check before buying a 2018 KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 18
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%) | 334 | 83.9% | 0.24 |
| Other (3%) | 11 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2018 KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 18 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 2018 KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 18 vehicles fall between 8,148 and 17,221 miles.
2018 KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 18 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 236 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 92% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.
MOT History Averages
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