Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2019 KTM 790 Adventure R 19?

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 2019 KTM 790 Adventure R 19?

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 2019 KTM 790 Adventure R 19?

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 2019 KTM 790 Adventure R 19 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 198 vehicles, the 2019 KTM 790 Adventure R 19 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.9%, 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 2019 KTM 790 Adventure R 19?

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 790 Adventure R 19 (2019)

198 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.9% first-time pass rate

2019 KTM 790 Adventure R 19

CarHunch analysed 198 real MOT records for the 2019 KTM 790 Adventure R 19. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2019 KTM 790 Adventure R passes its MOT on the first attempt 83.1% of the time, which is comfortably above the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects are rare at just 2.5% of vehicles ever recorded one. This is a genuinely reliable bike with a clean safety record.

At just over 10,000 miles on average, these machines are running low mileage for their age, which partly explains why owners are encountering only 0.28 failures per vehicle on test. The 0.8 advisories per bike suggest minor wear rather than systemic problems—check the advisory list when you inspect one, but don't let small notes deter you from what is fundamentally a well-engineered adventure bike.

We have limited data for the 2019 KTM 790 Adventure R 19 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

92.9%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

2.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.28

Over 3.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 5k–13k

For context

These stats describe 198 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 198 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.5% 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (98%)	195	92.8%	0.29

Mileage Distribution

Most 2019 KTM 790 Adventure R 19 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.

9,046

typical

5,408

low mileage

12,752

high mileage

Half of all 2019 KTM 790 Adventure R 19 vehicles fall between 5,408 and 12,752 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 5,408 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.

✓ 5,408–12,752 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2019 KTM 790 Adventure R 19s sit.

⚠ Over 17,215 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2019 KTM 790 Adventure R 19 — Still on the Road

Most 2019 KTM 790 Adventure R 19s are still being driven.

Strong survival — 130 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 88% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.

MOT History Averages

3.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.28

Avg failures per vehicle

0.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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