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L8 KTM

2009 Ktm 990 Adventure R

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,956 mi
Last recorded45,956 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ktm 990 Adventure R20,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 KTM
MakeKtm
Model990 Adventure R
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 45,956 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 43,314 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 42,025 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 42,021 miles

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 39,740 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 36,311 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 33,163 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 28,989 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 24,355 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 19,723 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 14,312 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 12,125 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 12,125 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Number Plate Light Not Working

Fail 2 May 2012 7,176 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 May 2012 7,176 miles

How Reliable is the Ktm 990 Adventure R?

Based on 1,241 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
1,318
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 3
reflector on motorcycle missing 3
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 3
wheel bearings have excessive free play 3
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L8 KTM is a 2009 Ktm 990 Adventure R in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 Ktm 990 Adventure R models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 20,509 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 R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L8 KTM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ktm 990 Adventure R typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Ktm 990 Adventure R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L8 KTM registered?

L8 KTM is a 2009 Ktm 990 Adventure R, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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