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BV55 DVU

2005 Ktm 950

Black Petrol 942cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

40,739 mi
Last recorded40,739 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ktm 95020,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 DVU
MakeKtm
Model950
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine942cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 40,739 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 40,249 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 39,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 39,049 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 37,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 36,824 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 35,350 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 31,251 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 29,016 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 28,456 miles

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Pass 28 Dec 2012 25,827 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 23,030 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 19,600 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 17,819 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 15,108 miles

How Reliable is the Ktm 950?

Based on 11,776 MOT tests across 1,085 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
965
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,085
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 85
reflector on motorcycle missing 67
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 50
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 32
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 25
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BV55 DVU is a 2005 Ktm 950 in Black with a 942cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2005 Ktm 950 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 20,027 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ktm 950 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV55 DVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ktm 950 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Ktm 950 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BV55 DVU registered?

BV55 DVU is a 2005 Ktm 950, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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