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Y5 WOW

2013 Ktm 1190 RC8 R 12

Black Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

29,829 mi
Last recorded29,829 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Ktm 1190 RC8 R 129,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 WOW
MakeKtm
Model1190 RC8 R 12
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 29,829 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 28,805 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 28,787 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 27,456 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2023 27,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 May 2022 25,591 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 23,881 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 23,881 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2017 21,850 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 11 Nov 2017 21,848 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 18,761 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

How Reliable is the Ktm 1190 RC8 R 12?

Based on 836 MOT tests across 116 vehicles.

89.5%
Pass Rate
585
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too high 4
reflector on motorcycle missing 3
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 2
Horn not working 2
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Y5 WOW is a 2013 Ktm 1190 RC8 R 12 in Black with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2013 Ktm 1190 RC8 R 12 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 9,015 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 R 12 fails its MOT is headlamp aim too high, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y5 WOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ktm 1190 RC8 R 12 typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 13 years old, this Ktm 1190 RC8 R 12 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y5 WOW registered?

Y5 WOW is a 2013 Ktm 1190 RC8 R 12, first registered on 10 April 2013.

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