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MX08 VGL

2008 Ktm 990 Adventure

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

25,889 mi
Last recorded25,889 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Ktm 990 Adventure20,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX08 VGL
MakeKtm
Model990 Adventure
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 25,889 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2026 25,879 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 23,869 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2025 23,859 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2022 21,961 miles

Steering bearings are slightly notchy

Pass 27 May 2021 21,051 miles

Steering bearings slightly notchy

Pass 22 May 2020 19,659 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 18,206 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 14,915 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 14,038 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 14,038 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 11,157 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 10,014 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 10,014 miles

How Reliable is the Ktm 990 Adventure?

Based on 6,725 MOT tests across 684 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
1,402
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
684
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 46
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 45
reflector on motorcycle missing 31
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 15
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MX08 VGL is a 2008 Ktm 990 Adventure in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Ktm 990 Adventure models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 20,626 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX08 VGL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ktm 990 Adventure typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Ktm 990 Adventure is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MX08 VGL registered?

MX08 VGL is a 2008 Ktm 990 Adventure, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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