2012 KTM 1190 RC8 09 1.1L Petrol · SP12 AEU

The 2012 KTM 1190 RC8 09 presents a stable roadworthiness trend with no recorded defects across its five most recent MOT tests. The latest examination on 27 May 2025 at 18,598 miles returned a clean pass, continuing an unbroken sequence of fault-free results since at least January 2021. This consistent record indicates the machine has been maintained to a standard that satisfies annual statutory testing without advisory or failure entries. Recorded mileage shows exceptionally light use for a fourteen-year-old motorcycle. The odometer climbed from 15,803 miles in the 29 January 2021 test to 18,598 miles by May 2025, an average of roughly 700 miles per year across that span. Earlier gaps exist between tests, notably the leap from a March 2022 pass at 16,131 miles to the March 2023 pass at 17,002 miles, but no rapid accumulation or suspicious jumps appear. The sparse, clean history offers little evidence of neglect, though long standing periods implied by low annual mileage warrant scrutiny of perished seals and flat-spotted tyres. A buyer should physically verify suspension fork seals and rear shock damping, as prolonged inactivity at low mileage accelerates rubber degradation more than high-mileage rotation. Brake caliper binding and disc corrosion commonly develop on machines left unused, so the front and rear braking systems demand hands-on inspection despite no tester flags. Engine crankcase breather hoses, coolant lines, and fuel system components should be checked for embrittlement from age rather than wear. The absence of structural or exhaust advisories in the record is favourable, yet a pre-purchase examination must confirm no hidden corrosion at frame welds or swingarm mounts given the vehicle's standing history.