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VX57 NWU

2008 Ktm 990 Adventure

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

45,265 mi
Last recorded45,265 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Ktm 990 Adventure20,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX57 NWU
MakeKtm
Model990 Adventure
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 45,265 miles

Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2016 44,926 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 44,922 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 44,532 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2014 42,114 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 8 May 2014 42,109 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2013 40,356 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 3 May 2013 40,351 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2012 38,082 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 2 May 2012 38,010 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 31,583 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 31,583 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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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VX57 NWU is a 2008 Ktm 990 Adventure in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VX57 NWU, 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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VX57 NWU is a 2008 Ktm 990 Adventure, first registered on 16 February 2008.

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