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YX08 BKJ

2008 Ktm 990 Adventure

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

33,337 mi
Last recorded33,337 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ktm 990 Adventure20,626 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 BKJ
MakeKtm
Model990 Adventure
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 33,337 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 31,903 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 31,903 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 26,780 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 23,112 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 21,932 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 21,932 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 21,693 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 20,067 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 17,672 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 16,930 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 16,244 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 15,142 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 11,131 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 11,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Apr 2012 7,992 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 7,976 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 7,976 miles

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

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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YX08 BKJ is a 2008 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 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 YX08 BKJ, 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 YX08 BKJ registered?

YX08 BKJ is a 2008 Ktm 990 Adventure, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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