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LX58 EEA

2008 Ktm 690 Smc

Orange Petrol 654cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,689 mi
Last recorded16,689 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ktm 690 Smc7,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX58 EEA
MakeKtm
Model690 Smc
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine654cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2026 16,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel spindle locking device ineffective left rear spindle adjuster nut block cracked (5.2.1 (d))

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

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

all side stand bracket bolts loose

Pass 18 Feb 2025 15,389 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 14,509 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 14,509 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 13,831 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 13,808 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 13,171 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 9,289 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 5,780 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 5,165 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 4,240 miles

Centre Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive link bar (2.4.B.4)

very slight distortion/damage to off side front wheel rim

very slight handlebar discrepancy from left to right hand side.

Pass 21 Aug 2013 4,239 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 4,239 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 4,223 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 4,223 miles

How Reliable is the Ktm 690 Smc?

Based on 1,421 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
608
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 16
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 10
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 6
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 5
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 5
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LX58 EEA is a 2008 Ktm 690 Smc in Orange with a 654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Ktm 690 Smc models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 7,664 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 690 Smc fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX58 EEA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ktm 690 Smc typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Ktm 690 Smc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LX58 EEA registered?

LX58 EEA is a 2008 Ktm 690 Smc, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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