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GMZ 1490

2012 Ktm 690 Duke 12

Black Petrol 690cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,409 mi
Last recorded17,409 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Ktm 690 Duke 128,487 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGMZ 1490
MakeKtm
Model690 Duke 12
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine690cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 17,409 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 16,917 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 15,676 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 14,814 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 14,383 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 14,383 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 12,289 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 10,719 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 9,217 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is on the limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2016 9,217 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is on the limit (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 7,383 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 7,383 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

How Reliable is the Ktm 690 Duke 12?

Based on 1,385 MOT tests across 175 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
568
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
175
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
Headlamp aim too high 4
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GMZ 1490 is a 2012 Ktm 690 Duke 12 in Black with a 690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Ktm 690 Duke 12 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 8,487 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 690 Duke 12 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GMZ 1490, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ktm 690 Duke 12 typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Ktm 690 Duke 12 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GMZ 1490 registered?

GMZ 1490 is a 2012 Ktm 690 Duke 12, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is GMZ 1490 safe to buy?

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