KTM 990 Adventure (2007)
2007 KTM 990 Adventure
CarHunch analysed 203 real MOT records for the 2007 KTM 990 Adventure. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2007 KTM 990 Adventure has a first-time MOT pass rate of 78.7%, just slightly below the UK average of 80%, suggesting broadly typical reliability for a bike of this age. The 13.3% dangerous defect rate is acceptable rather than alarming, so safety concerns aren't a major red flag here.
These machines are typically ridden sensibly—the median mileage of just over 23,000 miles for a 17-year-old adventure bike suggests owners value maintenance over heavy use. Expect around 1.3 failures and 3.8 advisories per test, which reflects the typical wear items on an older dual-purpose machine; when shopping, prioritize a full-service history and have the cooling system and clutch basket inspected, as these are common trouble spots on this model.
What to check before buying a 2007 KTM 990 Adventure
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%) | 198 | 78.1% | 1.37 |
| Other (2%) | 5 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 KTM 990 Adventure 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 2007 KTM 990 Adventure vehicles fall between 14,525 and 32,420 miles.
2007 KTM 990 Adventure — Still on the Road
70 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 56% of the peak remain.
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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