2009 KTM 990SM 1.0L Petrol · MX59 KWM

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent test in March 2026 at 17,177 miles indicates a pass despite advisories for a worn drive chain and rear brake pads nearing the minimum limit. This follows a similar advisory for the rear pads in the February 2025 test, suggesting that the owner is monitoring components only as they approach the point of failure or legal limit. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a seventeen-year-old motorcycle, averaging only approximately 1,000 miles per year. There is a notable gap in usage between December 2022 and February 2024, where the bike covered only 564 miles in 14 months, followed by a more active period of 5,783 miles over the following two years. While low mileage reduces mechanical wear on the engine and gearbox, it often leads to degradation of rubber-based components, seals, and fluids, which can perish when a vehicle sits stationary for long periods. A buyer must physically inspect the braking system, as the record shows recurring front brake binding in February 2024 and persistent rear pad wear through 2025 and 2026. These issues should be checked for seized calipers or corroded discs caused by infrequent use. The drive chain, flagged as worn in March 2026, requires a thorough check for stretch and sprocket condition to ensure it does not snap. Given the low mileage and high age, close attention to the fork seals for leaks and cracks in tyres or fuel lines is essential to identify age-related decay that the MOT test does not capture.