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BU08 VVZ

2008 Ktm 990 Superduke

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

20,711 mi
Last recorded20,711 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ktm 990 Superduke12,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 VVZ
MakeKtm
Model990 Superduke
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 20,711 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 16,881 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 16,524 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 16,524 miles

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Tail lights and brake lights emitting white light (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 15,890 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 15,890 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 15,700 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 15,628 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 14,503 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 14,226 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 13,977 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 13,751 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 May 2015 13,252 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 12,626 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 May 2014 12,626 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2013 10,750 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2013 10,750 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 May 2012 8,827 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2011 6,944 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 6,944 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Ktm 990 Superduke?

Based on 5,488 MOT tests across 545 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
809
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
545
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 54
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 51
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 25
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
Headlamp aim too high 15
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BU08 VVZ is a 2008 Ktm 990 Superduke in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Ktm 990 Superduke models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 12,121 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ktm 990 Superduke fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU08 VVZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ktm 990 Superduke typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Ktm 990 Superduke is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU08 VVZ registered?

BU08 VVZ is a 2008 Ktm 990 Superduke, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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