2012 KTM 1190 RC8 10 1.1L Petrol · EU12 DKV

The 2012 KTM 1190 RC8 10 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent DVSA test on 11 June 2025 at 13,775 miles where the tester recorded no defects. Prior to that, the machine passed cleanly on 13 June 2024 at 13,719 miles and again on 26 May 2023 at 13,569 miles. The only blemish is a failed test on 12 June 2024 at 13,719 miles, though the record shows no defects listed; the owner corrected whatever administrative or presentation issue caused the failure and passed the next day. Mileage accumulation across the history is exceptionally low for a fourteen-year-old motorcycle. The odometer moved just 529 miles between the March 2022 test at 13,246 miles and the May 2023 test, then a further 150 miles to June 2024, and only 56 miles to the 2025 test. Annual use averages under 1,000 miles. Such sparse running over long intervals suggests extended standing periods, which on a performance V-twin typically risks stale fuel, degraded seals, flat-spotted tyres, and surface corrosion on brake discs rather than high-mileage drivetrain fatigue. The clean advisory sheet across every passing test means no recurring suspension bushes, coil spring, binding caliper, or structural integrity concerns were flagged by DVSA examiners. A buyer should still physically verify the absence of hidden issues the MOT does not capture. Check the fork seals for weepage, inspect the twin exhaust for internal rot, and confirm the brake discs are free of pitting from inactivity. Given the negligible mileages and zero recorded defects, the previous keeper appears to have stored the machine rather than ridden it hard or neglected basic upkeep. The one-day failure in June 2024 reflects a paperwork or presentation slip, not mechanical decay. A pre-purchase inspection should focus on confirming the low-use storage has not induced cosmetic corrosion or perished rubber that a road test alone would expose.