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GK11 BGV

2009 Ktm 1190 RC8

Black Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,383 mi
Last recorded33,383 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ktm 1190 RC811,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK11 BGV
MakeKtm
Model1190 RC8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 33,383 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 33,219 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 32,915 miles

Drive chain slightly loose Chain has tight spot (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 28,622 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 28,261 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned to close together need to be a minimum of 180mm apart (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 22,799 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre stepping slightly

Fail 2 Sep 2020 22,766 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 22,060 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 19,883 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 19,883 miles

Rear Position lamp not working FLICKERING,DOES NOT GIVE A CONSTANT LIGHT. (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2016 15,179 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 15,179 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 25 Jun 2015 13,610 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 9,049 miles

How Reliable is the Ktm 1190 RC8?

Based on 2,338 MOT tests across 257 vehicles.

86.3%
Pass Rate
789
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 24
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 11
Direction indicators not working 9
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GK11 BGV is a 2009 Ktm 1190 RC8 in Black with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2009 Ktm 1190 RC8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 11,610 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 1190 RC8 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK11 BGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ktm 1190 RC8 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Ktm 1190 RC8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GK11 BGV registered?

GK11 BGV is a 2009 Ktm 1190 RC8, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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