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WA08 HPL

2008 Ktm 690 Smc

Orange Petrol 654cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,985 mi
Last recorded21,985 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ktm 690 Smc7,664 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA08 HPL
MakeKtm
Model690 Smc
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine654cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 21,985 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 21,481 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 21,282 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 21,281 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

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

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 19,989 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 17,309 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 15,259 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 11,412 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 10,585 miles

Central Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 10,579 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 9,338 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 8,977 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 8,969 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 8,961 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

ind slightly fast

Pass 27 Mar 2014 7,571 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 6,809 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

the bike has no pillion footrests fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2013 6,809 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

the bike has no pillion footrests fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2012 6,057 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 6,057 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 4,806 miles

indicators flash slightly slow

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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WA08 HPL is a 2008 Ktm 690 Smc in Orange with a 654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WA08 HPL, 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 WA08 HPL registered?

WA08 HPL is a 2008 Ktm 690 Smc, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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