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DX54 ESO

2004 Ktm 400EXC

Orange Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ktm 400EXC2,944 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 ESO
MakeKtm
Model400EXC
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025
Pass 16 May 2024

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 12 May 2023 844 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired guide pin worn rubber boot missing (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

upper chain guide insecure

Fail 5 May 2023 844 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Chain guard missing ()

Front Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired guide pin worn rubber boot missing (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Front Brake caliper travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

chain horse shoe worn

upper chain guide insecure

Pass 7 May 2022
Pass 3 Feb 2021
Pass 5 Feb 2020 354 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 724 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 488 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 183 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 2,205 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011
Pass 20 Oct 2009 503 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 503 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 1 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 2,523 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 2,521 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

How Reliable is the Ktm 400EXC?

Based on 995 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 18
wheel bearings have excessive free play 17
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
Horn not working 12
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DX54 ESO is a 2004 Ktm 400EXC in Orange with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2004 Ktm 400EXC models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 2,944 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 400EXC fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX54 ESO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ktm 400EXC typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Ktm 400EXC is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DX54 ESO registered?

DX54 ESO is a 2004 Ktm 400EXC, first registered on 6 October 2004.

Is DX54 ESO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX54 ESO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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