KTM 690 Lc4 Supermoto (2008)
2008 KTM 690 Lc4 Supermoto
CarHunch analysed 111 real MOT records for the 2008 KTM 690 Lc4 Supermoto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2008 KTM 690 LC4 Supermoto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 61.8%, which is 18 percentage points below the UK average of 80%, signalling that this model struggles more than most to pass the test on its first attempt. The good news is that dangerous defects are rare, affecting only 5.4% of vehicles ever analysed, so safety-critical failures are not a systemic concern here.
These bikes are running relatively low mileage for their age—median 9,532 miles—yet still averaging 0.88 failures and 2.4 advisories per test, suggesting that maintenance neglect and wear on ageing components (likely brake lines, suspension, and electrics on a 16-year-old motorcycle) are the real culprits rather than high-mileage abuse. If you're considering one, factor in that you'll probably need pre-purchase inspection and some remedial work to get it through its next MOT; don't assume a low-mileage example is test-ready.
What to check before buying a 2008 KTM 690 Lc4 Supermoto
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (98%) | 109 | 61.1% | 0.9 |
| Other (2%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2008 KTM 690 Lc4 Supermoto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2008 KTM 690 Lc4 Supermoto vehicles fall between 6,221 and 12,604 miles.
2008 KTM 690 Lc4 Supermoto — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 23 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (43% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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