KTM 890 Adventure R 23 (2023)
2023 KTM 890 Adventure R 23
CarHunch is tracking 191 2023 KTM 890 Adventure R 23 vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
The 2023 KTM 890 Adventure R 23 has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 50%, half the UK average of 80%, which is a significant red flag for reliability at this early stage. Encouragingly, none of the 191 bikes analysed have recorded dangerous defects, and there are zero average failures and advisories per vehicle, suggesting that when these machines do fail their test, the issues are minor rather than safety-critical.
These bikes are averaging 4,352 miles at test time, which is typical for a year-old adventure bike and suggests normal riding patterns. The disconnect between zero recorded problems and a 50% pass rate points to either testing inconsistency or systematic issues that aren't being captured in the failure data—as a buyer, request a full MOT history from any used example and have an independent KTM specialist inspect the bike before purchase.
We have 191 2023 KTM 890 Adventure R 23 vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 2023 KTM 890 Adventure R 23
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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Mileage Distribution
Most 2023 KTM 890 Adventure R 23 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 2023 KTM 890 Adventure R 23 vehicles fall between 4,352 and 4,352 miles.
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