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BU53 ZYT

2003 Ktm 450 Exc

Orange Petrol 450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,460 mi
Last recorded3,460 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ktm 450 Exc2,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 ZYT
MakeKtm
Model450 Exc
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine450cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 3,460 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2025 3,460 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 2,863 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021
Fail 26 Oct 2021

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2020

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil L/H (5.3.2 (b))

Light taped at time of test,tested as a day bikr.

Pass 30 Apr 2019

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both forks. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Apr 2019

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both forks. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2018

Front brake spongy

No chainguard fitted at time of test

Fail 13 Jan 2018

Front brake spongy

No chainguard fitted at time of test

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2016

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 49 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 7,255 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 6,995 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 6,740 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 6,740 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 5,622 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 5,622 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 4,685 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 4,677 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 Dec 2006 3,100 miles

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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BU53 ZYT is a 2003 Ktm 450 Exc in Orange with a 450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ktm 450 Exc models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 2,500 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 BU53 ZYT, 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 23 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 BU53 ZYT registered?

BU53 ZYT is a 2003 Ktm 450 Exc, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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