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K8 MEV

2012 Ktm 690 Duke 12

Black Petrol 690cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,507 mi
Last recorded25,507 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ktm 690 Duke 128,487 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 MEV
MakeKtm
Model690 Duke 12
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine690cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 25,507 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 24,640 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 22,681 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 20,292 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 19,016 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 18,158 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 18,158 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 17,598 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 16,895 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 15,752 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 15,752 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 12,486 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 11,054 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2015 10,011 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 10,011 miles

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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K8 MEV is a 2012 Ktm 690 Duke 12 in Black with a 690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K8 MEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K8 MEV registered?

K8 MEV is a 2012 Ktm 690 Duke 12, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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