Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2020 KTM 790 Duke 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 2020 KTM 790 Duke 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 2020 KTM 790 Duke 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 2020 KTM 790 Duke 19 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 346 vehicles, the 2020 KTM 790 Duke 19 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.1%, 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 2020 KTM 790 Duke 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 Duke 19 (2020)

346 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.1% first-time pass rate

2020 KTM 790 Duke 19

CarHunch analysed 346 real MOT records for the 2020 KTM 790 Duke 19. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 346 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2020 KTM 790 DUKE performs above the UK average with an 87.2% first-time pass rate—a solid 7.2 percentage points ahead of the national 80% benchmark—and only 5.8% of bikes have ever suffered a dangerous defect, well below concerning levels. This is a genuinely reliable middleweight naked bike by MOT standards.

These 346 bikes average just 6,724 miles at test, suggesting moderate use for their age, and they're failing on barely a quarter of a defect per vehicle while racking up one advisory each—typically minor wear items like chain or brake pad condition. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection focusing on the suspension (a known weak point on early 790s) and chain maintenance history will tell you far more than the MOT alone.

The 2020 KTM 790 Duke 19 passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (93.1% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

93.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

5.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.25

Over 2.7 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 4k–9k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 93.1% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 346 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 346 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 5.8% 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (97%)	337	93%	0.25

Colour Breakdown

Based on 702 KTM 790 Duke 19 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 50.7%

356

Orange 49.3%

346

Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 KTM 790 Duke 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.

5,674

typical

3,643

low mileage

9,033

high mileage

Half of all 2020 KTM 790 Duke 19 vehicles fall between 3,643 and 9,033 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 3,643 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.

✓ 3,643–9,033 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2020 KTM 790 Duke 19s sit.

⚠ Over 12,194 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2020 KTM 790 Duke 19 — Still on the Road

Almost all 2020 KTM 790 Duke 19s are still on the road.

Strong survival — 262 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 93% 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

2.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.25

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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