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JL53 ALE

2008 Ktm 1190 RC8

Orange Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

21,049 mi
Last recorded21,049 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Ktm 1190 RC811,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL53 ALE
MakeKtm
Model1190 RC8
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 21,049 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 21,306 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 19,556 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 19,365 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 18,810 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 17,560 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Left Hand front fork seal slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust noisy Aftermarket silencers fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 17,022 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2017 16,933 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 16,933 miles

Offside Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 17 May 2016 14,498 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 11,332 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 10,428 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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JL53 ALE is a 2008 Ktm 1190 RC8 in Orange with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2008 Ktm 1190 RC8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 11,561 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JL53 ALE, 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 18 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 JL53 ALE registered?

JL53 ALE is a 2008 Ktm 1190 RC8, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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