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BU56 ATX

2006 Ktm 450SMR

Orange Petrol 449cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,734 mi
Last recorded13,734 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Ktm 450SMR3,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU56 ATX
MakeKtm
Model450SMR
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine449cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 13,734 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2026 559 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 10,213 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 5,023 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 4,518 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 4,434 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 4,434 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2010 4,262 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 4,262 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 3,731 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 21 Nov 2009 3,731 miles

Front Wheel damaged significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Ktm 450SMR?

Based on 1,584 MOT tests across 223 vehicles.

82.4%
Pass Rate
287
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 29
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 27
Tyre is unsuitable 24
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 21
Horn not working 18
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BU56 ATX is a 2006 Ktm 450SMR in Orange with a 449cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Ktm 450SMR models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 3,653 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 450SMR fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU56 ATX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ktm 450SMR typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this Ktm 450SMR is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU56 ATX registered?

BU56 ATX is a 2006 Ktm 450SMR, first registered on 5 October 2006.

Is BU56 ATX safe to buy?

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