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AO52 JZW

2002 Ktm 450 Exc

Orange Petrol 450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Ktm 450 Exc3,091 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 JZW
MakeKtm
Model450 Exc
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine450cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Fork bush (5.3.2 (c))

No lights fitted at time of test

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Fork bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 398 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 May 2023

No lights fitted at time of test

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 337 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

No lights fitted at time of test.

Pass 8 Dec 2020 3,867 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 3,863 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2019 1,673 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 1,668 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 1,383 miles

Nearside handlebar grip slightly loose

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

exhaust noisy

Fail 29 Sep 2018 1,383 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Suspension component ball joint excessively worn lower shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside handlebar grip slightly loose

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

exhaust noisy

rear fender loose

Pass 18 Aug 2017 9,101 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 2,205 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 9,086 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 9,086 miles

Centre Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread too small (6.3.4b)

Pass 2 May 2014 8,979 miles

number plate could be better

Pass 9 Feb 2013 8,662 miles

Chain guard missing

front tyre worn uneven

Pass 9 Feb 2012 7,486 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 7,152 miles

Chain guard missing

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2010

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

presented as enduro bike> no indicators fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2009 5,032 miles

Rear Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 5,032 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 3,816 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 3,679 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 2,704 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2005 2,648 miles

Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

How Reliable is the Ktm 450 Exc?

Based on 7,150 MOT tests across 811 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
294
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
811
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 174
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 143
Horn not working 105
wheel bearings have excessive free play 83
Tyre is unsuitable 80
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AO52 JZW is a 2002 Ktm 450 Exc in Orange with a 450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2002 Ktm 450 Exc models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 3,091 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ktm 450 Exc fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO52 JZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ktm 450 Exc typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Ktm 450 Exc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO52 JZW registered?

AO52 JZW is a 2002 Ktm 450 Exc, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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