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EU08 GLY

2008 Ktm 990 Adventure

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

55,623 mi
Last recorded55,623 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ktm 990 Adventure20,626 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 GLY
MakeKtm
Model990 Adventure
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 55,623 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 May 2024 55,609 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2023 55,517 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2023 55,515 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2022 54,231 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2021 52,963 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 51,179 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 49,270 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 47,397 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 45,467 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2016 45,447 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 42,990 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 39,131 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 39,131 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2013 35,066 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 28,845 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 20,676 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

How Reliable is the Ktm 990 Adventure?

Based on 6,725 MOT tests across 684 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
1,402
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
684
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 46
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 45
reflector on motorcycle missing 31
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 15
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EU08 GLY is a 2008 Ktm 990 Adventure in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2008 Ktm 990 Adventure models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 20,626 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 Adventure fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU08 GLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ktm 990 Adventure typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Ktm 990 Adventure is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EU08 GLY registered?

EU08 GLY is a 2008 Ktm 990 Adventure, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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