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WKZ 8600

2008 Ktm 990 Adventure

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

48,388 mi
Last recorded48,388 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ktm 990 Adventure20,626 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKZ 8600
MakeKtm
Model990 Adventure
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2026 48,388 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 48,422 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 37,773 miles

Exhaust noisy GPR silencers fitted with baffles (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 37,768 miles

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

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

no visable signs of brake pad pins having locking device there are holes in pin

Pass 23 Jun 2023 34,089 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 34,088 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel excessively distorted Front wheel rim bead dented in various places (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Central Engine oil leak

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

Offside Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 28,770 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 25,418 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

enduro tyres fitted

exhaust baffle fitted at test

Fail 1 Apr 2021 25,418 miles

Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

enduro tyres fitted

exhaust baffle fitted at test

Pass 19 Mar 2020 23,246 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear baffle fitted when tested

Fail 19 Mar 2020 23,246 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear baffle fitted when tested

Pass 27 Mar 2019 18,569 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 18,569 miles

Stop lamp not working front lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 16,370 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 16,370 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 15,007 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 12,691 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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WKZ 8600 is a 2008 Ktm 990 Adventure in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WKZ 8600, 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 WKZ 8600 registered?

WKZ 8600 is a 2008 Ktm 990 Adventure, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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