2013 KTM 1190 RC8 R 12 1.2L Petrol · NK13 AUE

The most recent DVSA MOT test for this 2013 KTM 1190 RC8 R was conducted on 17 April 2026 and resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded. Looking back over the available test history, the vehicle has consistently passed each subsequent examination without any advisories being noted across the 2022, 2024, 2025 and 2026 tests. The absence of any recorded advisories relating to suspension components, braking system wear, exhaust condition, tyre condition, or structural corrosion indicates a maintenance trend that is at worst stable and possibly improving, suggesting that the motorcycle has either been very well cared for or has seen insufficient use to develop testable wear patterns. For a prospective buyer, this clean record is reassuring but should be treated with appropriate caution given the unusually low mileage recorded over the vehicle's lifespan. The recorded mileage of 8,650 miles over approximately thirteen years equates to an average annual usage of roughly 665 miles, which is exceptionally low even by motorcycle standards and well below what would be expected for a performance machine of this type. There is no DVSA test recorded between July 2022 and April 2024, which represents a roughly twenty-month period that may correspond to either a lack of testing requirement prior to its third anniversary, or a period during which the vehicle may have been laid up. Such low annual usage creates specific mechanical concerns that are the inverse of those associated with high mileage: prolonged standing periods allow moisture to accumulate in the engine, fuel system and braking components, can lead to oxidation of internal surfaces, drying and cracking of rubber and elastomeric components, and degradation of lubricants and brake fluid purely through age rather than use. The motorcycle's own internal odometer should be verified against this figure to ensure no discrepancies exist. Given the clean MOT record and the very low annual mileage, the prospective buyer should focus their pre-purchase inspection on age and standing-related deterioration rather than wear-based defects. Tyres should be examined closely for sidewall perishing, cracking and ozone degradation, as motorcycle tyres can harden and lose grip after several years even with ample tread depth, and the date codes on the sidewalls should be checked to confirm they are not excessively aged. Brake discs should be inspected for surface corrosion, pitting or binding calipers that may have stuck during long periods of inactivity, and the brake fluid should be assumed to require replacement regardless of its appearance, as hygroscopic brake fluid loses effectiveness over time and typically requires changing every two years. The 12V battery should be load tested, as batteries left in a discharged state or used infrequently commonly suffer from sulphation and reduced capacity, and the charging system output should be verified. Further inspection points should include the condition of all rubber components such as fork seals, dust covers, suspension bushes and drive components, which can perish and leak with age rather than use. The fuel system should be checked for stale fuel residue, varnish build-up in the tank, and any signs of moisture contamination, and the injection system may benefit from a professional inspection if the motorcycle has been stored for extended periods. Coolant, clutch fluid and engine oil should be treated as due for replacement based purely on calendar age, as time-based degradation of additives occurs regardless of mileage. Finally, a thorough test ride should be conducted with particular attention paid to any hesitation, misfires, unusual noises from the suspension, brake binding or pulling, and smoothness of the throttle response, as these symptoms often emerge on performance motorcycles that have seen limited running. A full service history with documented dates and stamps would provide additional confidence in the mechanical condition and verify that time-based servicing has been carried out appropriately.