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CN53 JCO

2003 Ktm 450EXC

Orange Petrol 450cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ktm 450EXC2,654 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 JCO
MakeKtm
Model450EXC
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine450cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024

Central Rear Rear swing arm bearings have slight play

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020
Pass 17 Nov 2018

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

daytime mot

Pass 21 Dec 2016

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

chain guide loose

Fail 21 Dec 2016

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

chain guide loose

Pass 29 Dec 2015
Fail 5 Jan 2013 1 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 28 Sep 2010

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

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 Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 3 Dec 2008

How Reliable is the Ktm 450EXC?

Based on 2,462 MOT tests across 268 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
322
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
268
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 50
reflector on motorcycle missing 45
wheel bearings have excessive free play 31
Tyre is unsuitable 28
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 27
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CN53 JCO is a 2003 Ktm 450EXC in Orange with a 450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ktm 450EXC models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 2,654 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 450EXC fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CN53 JCO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ktm 450EXC typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Ktm 450EXC is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CN53 JCO is a 2003 Ktm 450EXC, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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