2013 KTM 1190 1.2L Petrol · OV63 RGU

The most recent DVSA MOT test for this 2013 KTM 1190 was conducted on 3 April 2026 and resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded against the vehicle. Reviewing the available test history, every recorded examination from 2020 onwards through to the present has returned without advisories, and there are no recorded failures, refusals, or any items flagged for attention at any point. This represents an exceptionally clean record, suggesting the vehicle has either been conscientiously maintained to a high standard, used very gently, or potentially prepared prior to each presentation. The absence of any advisories relating to consumables, braking condition, or tyre wear is unusual for a motorcycle of this age and indicates either very recent replacement of wearing components or minimal use between test dates. With eight consecutive clean passes and no deteriorating trend visible across the timeline, the maintenance profile should be regarded as stable and reassuring from a paperwork perspective. Turning to the recorded mileage, the figure of 11,303 miles on a thirteen-year-old machine equates to an average of roughly 869 miles per year, which is exceptionally low even for a performance motorcycle. There is also a notable absence of recorded mileage between the 2018 and 2020 tests, and the consistency of clean passes without any mileage-related wear advisories strongly suggests the machine has spent significant periods either laid up in storage or used only intermittently in fair weather. While low mileage reduces wear on high-stress components such as the engine internals, drivetrain, and brake friction materials, it introduces a different set of mechanical concerns associated with standing and underuse. The buyer should therefore interpret this clean record not as evidence of a lightly worked but regularly used machine, but rather as one that has likely experienced prolonged static periods. Given the low annual mileage and the age of the motorcycle, several age-related and standing-related checks warrant close physical inspection prior to purchase. The tyres should be examined carefully for sidewall perishing and cracking, as rubber compounds degrade with calendar age regardless of tread depth, and a thirteen-year-old machine may well require a fresh set even if the tread appears acceptable. All brake discs should be inspected for surface corrosion, pitting, or lipping, and the calipers should be checked for free operation, as seized caliper pistons are a common consequence of extended standing. Any evidence of standing corrosion on the brake discs that does not clean off after a short bedding run suggests more severe pitting and the need for replacement. Fluid condition is equally critical: brake fluid should be assessed for moisture content as it is hygroscopic and typically requires replacement every two years regardless of mileage, while the condition of any clutch hydraulic fluid, fork oil, and the cooling system should be verified through service records rather than assumed adequate on age alone. Further practical checks should include a thorough examination of the charging system and battery health, as twelve-volt batteries that have sat discharged or partially charged for extended periods suffer permanent capacity loss and may pass an MOT voltage check while still being marginal under load. All electrical connections, particularly those to the fuel pump, ignition system, and instrument cluster, should be inspected for green corrosion or oxidation. The chain and sprockets should be examined for rust, stiff links, or pitting, and the suspension linkages and swingarm pivot should be checked for free movement and any signs of corrosion seizing. Finally, the buyer should request evidence of recent servicing, including oil and filter changes, as the calendar age of the lubricants is more relevant than the mileage in this instance, and verification of service history will confirm whether the engine internals have been protected during the periods of infrequent use suggested by the MOT record.