Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 KTM 390 Duke 22?

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 2022 KTM 390 Duke 22?

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 2022 KTM 390 Duke 22?

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 2022 KTM 390 Duke 22 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 218 vehicles, the 2022 KTM 390 Duke 22 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.8%, 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 2022 KTM 390 Duke 22?

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 390 Duke 22 (2022)

218 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.8% first-time pass rate

2022 KTM 390 Duke 22

CarHunch analysed 218 real MOT records for the 2022 KTM 390 Duke 22. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2022 KTM 390 Duke has a first-time MOT pass rate of 63.1%, which is 17 points below the UK average of 80%—a meaningful gap that suggests these bikes fail their first test more often than typical. The dangerous defect rate of 1.4% is reassuringly low, so safety issues are rare when they do occur.

These machines are still very young with a median mileage of just 3,487 miles, which explains why actual failures are minimal at 0.07 per vehicle and advisories sit at just 0.2. The relatively high fail rate appears driven by first-test teething problems rather than deep mechanical faults—if you're buying one, budget for a potential first MOT retest and ask the seller whether any obvious adjustments (brake balance, lights, stand switch) needed sorting before it passed.

We have limited data for the 2022 KTM 390 Duke 22 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

94.8%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

1.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.07

Over 1.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 2k–8k

For context

These stats describe 218 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 218 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 1.4% 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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Colour Breakdown

Based on 295 KTM 390 Duke 22 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Silver 56.6%

167

White 43.4%

128

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 KTM 390 Duke 22 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.

3,487

typical

1,774

low mileage

7,568

high mileage

Half of all 2022 KTM 390 Duke 22 vehicles fall between 1,774 and 7,568 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 1,774 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.

✓ 1,774–7,568 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 KTM 390 Duke 22s sit.

⚠ Over 10,216 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.07

Avg failures per vehicle

0.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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