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BJ03 FCA

2003 Ktm 525SMR

Orange Petrol 510cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

7,846 mi
Last recorded7,846 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Ktm 525SMR2,568 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 FCA
MakeKtm
Model525SMR
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine510cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 7,846 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 7,846 miles

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 4,464 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

High beam tell-tale inoperative

Fail 6 Aug 2012 4,455 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

High beam tell-tale inoperative

Vehicle fitted with a small "off-road" number plate but is readable

Pass 22 Jul 2011 4,008 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2010 3,687 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 3,250 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 1,882 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 1,421 miles

no indicators fitted,off road wheels/tyres

Fail 27 Apr 2007 1,418 miles

Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2006 1,401 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Ktm 525SMR?

Based on 1,186 MOT tests across 170 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
325
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
170
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 27
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 19
Tyre is unsuitable 17
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 14
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 9
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BJ03 FCA is a 2003 Ktm 525SMR in Orange with a 510cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2003 Ktm 525SMR models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 2,568 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 525SMR fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ03 FCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ktm 525SMR typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Ktm 525SMR is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ03 FCA is a 2003 Ktm 525SMR, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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