2018 KTM 390 Duke 18 0.4L Petrol · CU18 WEC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the MOT history indicates a lack of consistent maintenance, with a clear deterioration trend observed in the most recent test. In the September 2023 test at 52,000 miles, the car passed with no defects, yet the subsequent tests in 2022 and 2023 show a significant decline in performance, culminating in a failure in the September 2024 test at 4,804 miles where the tester flagged a binding rear brake. This progression suggests that basic upkeep was skipped between the September 2023 and September 2024 tests, leaving the braking system vulnerable to the wear and tear that would likely occur in the next few years. The mileage profile reveals a distinct gap between the recorded 4,990 miles in April 2025 and the 4,804 miles in November 2023, creating a 186-mile interval that exceeds the typical 240-mile annual limit for a vehicle of this age. This gap indicates that the owner may have been driving less frequently or the mileage was not fully accumulated, suggesting that the vehicle has been stored or maintained for extended periods rather than being driven actively. While the initial 4,990 miles in April 2025 were recorded as passing, the subsequent 4,804 miles in November 2023 marked a failure, highlighting that the vehicle's mechanical integrity has degraded despite the initial pass in the first year of ownership. Given the binding rear brake failure and the lack of consistent maintenance, a buyer should inspect the suspension bushings and coil springs for corrosion, as well as the brake discs and calipers for binding conditions. The structural integrity of the chassis and exhaust emissions should also be checked, as the history suggests that the vehicle may have undergone significant wear on these components without regular replacement. A thorough physical inspection is required to verify that the binding brakes have been replaced and that the suspension has been serviced, as the current test indicates a high risk of future mechanical failure if these issues are not addressed.