2021 KTM 690 Enduro R 21 0.7L Petrol · HV21 AHZ

A clean and largely unblemished MOT record defines the mechanical picture of this 2021 KTM 690 Enduro R 21, with the most recent test on 31 March 2026 returning a pass and no advisories whatsoever, continuing a trend of straightforward roadworthiness across all three recorded examinations. The only blemish across the documented history is a single advisory issued at the previous test on 17 March 2025, when the examiner noted that the exhaust was noisy under item 8.1.1 (a) of the inspection manual. No structural, brake, suspension, tyre or lighting defects have been flagged at any point, and there are no recorded failures, which represents an unusually tidy result sheet for a single-cylinder off-road oriented machine that is often used in conditions conducive to wear. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for the vehicle's age. With three recorded readings against a 2021 registration, the annual accumulation sits at roughly 2,173 miles per year, which is markedly below typical usage rates even for leisure-oriented motorcycles. This pattern could reflect genuine light use, seasonal riding only, or extended periods of standing. Mechanically, such low mileage on a thumper-style engine like the LC4 unit in this model warrants attention to items that degrade through inactivity rather than use, including the condition of the fuel system, the chain and sprockets which can develop rust patches and stiff links, and the brake calipers and discs which can suffer surface corrosion that affects initial bite. The tyres also merit close scrutiny, as old rubber can harden and lose grip regardless of remaining tread depth. Given the exhaust advisory recorded in 2025, a prospective buyer should make this component a priority for physical inspection. Listen at cold start for any excessive popping, rattling or blowing sounds from the header pipe, joint clamps and silencer mounting, and check the exhaust canister for any signs of blueing, corrosion perforations or loose fasteners. On a test ride, listen for changes in exhaust note under acceleration and deceleration, and feel for any flat spots or hesitation that might suggest an air leak upstream of the lambda sensor or within the decat or end can joint. Inspect the mounting rubbers and springs for perishing, as these are a common source of the type of noise an examiner would log as an advisory. Beyond the exhaust note, the test ride should focus on the symptoms most likely to emerge from a low-mileage machine that has seen intermittent use. Check for smooth clutch action without slip or drag, confirm the gearbox selects cleanly through all ratios with no false neutrals, and verify that the ABS and traction control warning sequences complete correctly on the dashboard. Inspect the chain for tight spots by rotating it manually, examine the sprocket teeth for hooked or sharpened profiles, and feel the front and rear brakes for firm lever or pedal response without sponginess or excessive lever travel. A final visual check underneath the bike for any oil residue around the countershaft sprocket area, sump, and filter will help confirm that the mechanical condition remains consistent with the otherwise clean test history documented by the DVSA.