KTM Unknown (2016)
2016 KTM Unknown
CarHunch analysed 231 real MOT records for the 2016 KTM Unknown. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2016 KTM has a first-time MOT pass rate of 58.3%, well below the UK average of 80%, which signals reliability concerns for buyers considering one. The good news is that dangerous defects are relatively rare at 6.9%, so catastrophic safety failures aren't the typical issue here.
These vehicles are running at a modest 3,463 miles on average—surprisingly low for their age—suggesting many are weekend or leisure bikes rather than daily commuters. The average of 0.28 failures per vehicle isn't severe, but the 1.5 advisories per vehicle point to niggling wear items that need attention; any purchase should come with a pre-buy inspection focusing on suspension, brakes, and electrics.
What to check before buying a 2016 KTM Unknown
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 (99%) | 228 | 57.8% | 0.28 |
| Other (1%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
| Electric (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 KTM Unknown 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 2016 KTM Unknown vehicles fall between 829 and 3,778 miles.
2016 KTM Unknown — Still on the Road
42 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 56% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2016 KTM Unknown
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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20.5%
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
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12%
Rear reflector missing
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11.7%
Front Wheel bearing has slight play
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10.3%
Horn not working
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9.4%
Chain guard missing ()
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8.5%
Drive chain slightly loose
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7%
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
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6.5%
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016. Counts include advisories and failures.
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