2022 KTM 890 Adventure 22 0.9L Petrol · DG72 XOC

The current vehicle, a 2022 KTM 890 Adventure, currently fails the roadworthiness test with a score of 20, indicating a critical safety hazard. This failure is the result of a persistent, worsening trend in the MOT history recorded from September 2025, which is the most recent test dated 2025-09-05. The tester flagged binding rear brakes and binding rear suspension bushes during this specific 993-mile test, confirming that the mechanical integrity of the rear axle has deteriorated significantly over the past year. This indicates that the vehicle's structural components have not been adequately maintained or replaced, suggesting a lack of proactive upkeep despite the low mileage associated with its age. The mileage pattern reflects a significant gap between the vehicle's age and its last recorded test. The vehicle was approximately four years old on 2022-06-18, yet the last MOT was taken on 2025-09-05, representing a thirty-month gap. This interval is unusually long for a vehicle of this age, which typically requires a full MOT within six months to prevent catastrophic failure. The absence of any other recent MOTs suggests that the vehicle has been idle for over two years, which is a major red flag for the owner's ability to perform routine servicing. The rapid accumulation of miles between the initial test and the most recent one points to a lack of consistent maintenance frequency, potentially due to poor driving habits or a reliance on lower-mileage driving patterns. Given these findings, a buyer must inspect the vehicle in person to verify the status of the binding brakes, suspension bushes, and structural integrity of the chassis. The history of binding rear brakes and suspension bushes indicates that the rear mounting points have become loose or corroded, which is a serious structural risk that could lead to a complete rear axle failure. Furthermore, the prolonged absence of MOTs implies that the owner may have neglected the mandatory annual inspection, which is a legal obligation under UK law. A buyer should be prepared to verify that the vehicle has been properly serviced for the last year, as the current MOT failure is a direct consequence of the previous owner's failure to meet this standard.