KTM 790 Adventure 19 (2020)
2020 KTM 790 Adventure 19
CarHunch analysed 150 real MOT records for the 2020 KTM 790 Adventure 19. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2020 KTM 790 Adventure sits comfortably above the UK average with an 86.2% first-time pass rate, suggesting this bike is mechanically sound for its age and mileage. Only 4% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low and indicates no systemic safety concerns for potential buyers.
At nearly 10,000 miles on average, these bikes have seen moderate use for a four-year-old adventure bike, and the data backs that up—owners are averaging just 0.25 failures per MOT, meaning most pass without major issues. The 0.8 advisories per vehicle suggests minor wear items crop up occasionally, so budget for routine maintenance on consumables like brake pads and chains, but don't expect expensive surprises.
What to check before buying a 2020 KTM 790 Adventure 19
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 (96%) | 144 | 85.9% | 0.25 |
| Other (4%) | 6 | 94.4% | 0.17 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2020 KTM 790 Adventure 19 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 2020 KTM 790 Adventure 19 vehicles fall between 5,339 and 13,826 miles.
2020 KTM 790 Adventure 19 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 118 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.
MOT History Averages
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