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WX59 CTE

2009 Ktm 990 Adventure

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,369 mi
Last recorded36,369 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ktm 990 Adventure21,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX59 CTE
MakeKtm
Model990 Adventure
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 36,369 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 36,369 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 33,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 33,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 31,888 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 28,977 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 28,977 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick BOTH NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 25,193 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 22,109 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 20,771 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 17,628 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 13,267 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 9,933 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 6,889 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 5,828 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 4,614 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 3,303 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 3,303 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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WX59 CTE is a 2009 Ktm 990 Adventure in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Ktm 990 Adventure models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 21,090 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 WX59 CTE, 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 17 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 WX59 CTE registered?

WX59 CTE is a 2009 Ktm 990 Adventure, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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