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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the KTM 500. Check any 500 by registration number below.

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95.0%

Avg Pass Rate

+3.1%

vs KTM Avg

1

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

KTM 500 — MOT Reliability Overview

The KTM 500 has an average MOT pass rate of 95.0%, which is 3.1 percentage points above the KTM brand average of 91.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the 500 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used KTM 500, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the KTM 500 performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 139 vehicles

95.0%Excellent
KTM average: 91.9%
Mileage at 5yr

5k mi

Other KTM Models

Compare MOT reliability across KTM models.

KTM 990 Supermoto R 11

100.0% pass rate

KTM Exc450

88.9% pass rate

KTM Adventure

94.7% pass rate

KTM 250 Exc-f 17

100.0% pass rate

KTM 990 Supermoto T 13

89.7% pass rate

KTM 620

72.7% pass rate

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See detailed fault analysis for KTM 500

KTM 500 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the KTM 500 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the KTM 500?
The average MOT pass rate for the KTM 500 is 95.0% compared to the KTM average of 91.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a KTM 500?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the KTM 500 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 95.0%, the KTM 500 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a KTM 500?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a KTM 500?
Typical mileage for the KTM 500: 4,845 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used 500 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your KTM 500's MOT History

Enter the registration number for the full MOT history — free and instant.

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