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RC08 EDD

2008 Ktm 1190 RC8

Orange Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

22,626 mi
Last recorded22,626 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ktm 1190 RC811,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRC08 EDD
MakeKtm
Model1190 RC8
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 22,626 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 21,966 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2022 21,227 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 20,653 miles

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

Front Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2020 19,744 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

rear tyre unevenly worn

Fail 29 May 2020 19,744 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

rear tyre unevenly worn

Pass 20 Apr 2019 18,572 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 17,585 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 15,933 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

slight play in rear suspension linkages

Fail 27 Jan 2017 15,933 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

slight play in rear suspension linkages

Fail 23 Jan 2017 15,931 miles

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

Nearside Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 15,339 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 12,990 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 7,318 miles

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

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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RC08 EDD is a 2008 Ktm 1190 RC8 in Orange with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RC08 EDD, 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 RC08 EDD registered?

RC08 EDD is a 2008 Ktm 1190 RC8, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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