2018 KTM 790 Duke 18 0.8L Petrol · FN18 TYV

The 2018 KTM 790 Duke presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 26 January 2026 at 5,771 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean results across every annual examination since first tested in 2022. Annual mileage sits remarkably low for an eight-year-old machine. The record shows 2,027 miles at the January 2022 test, rising to 3,562 by January 2023, 4,401 by January 2024, 5,065 by January 2025, and 5,771 by January 2026. That equates to roughly 700 to 800 miles added per year, or about 721 annually across the vehicle's life. No gaps or sudden accumulation appear; the odometer advanced steadily in small increments, implying the bike spent long periods stationary between short rides. With no advisories or failures logged in any test, the DVSA data reveals nothing on brakes, suspension bushes, steering head bearings, chain and sprocket wear, or structural corrosion. A clean sheet across five years suggests the previous keeper kept basic statutory compliance in order. Low standing mileage, however, carries its own risks not captured by MOT checks. A buyer should still inspect the bike in person for perished rubber seals, flat-spotted tyres from prolonged storage, degraded coolant and brake fluid, and any surface rust on the frame or exhaust from damp standing. The fork seals and swingarm linkage should be checked for weeping or stiffness. The absence of recorded faults means the MOT offers no warning flags, but the physical condition of consumables after years of minimal use remains the key unknown.