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EU05 BEO

2005 Ktm 450 Exc

Orange Petrol 450cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,954 mi
Last recorded9,954 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Ktm 450 Exc3,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 BEO
MakeKtm
Model450 Exc
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine450cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 9,954 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 9,954 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 9,953 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 9,953 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2020

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019

Fitted with road legal, off road type tyres - unable to obtain stable brake test readings, not fitted with indicators or rear passenger footrests.

Pass 20 Dec 2018 28 miles

Presented for test fitted with road legal - off road type tyres. Unable to obtain stable brake test readings - brake performance acceptable.

Presented for test without rear passenger footrests fitted. Not required - as single seat off road type machine. Designed to carry the rider only.

Presented for without indicators fitted. Not required - as single seat off road type machine. Designed to carry the rider only.

Fail 18 Dec 2018 28 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Presented for test fitted with road legal - off road type tyres. Unable to obtain stable brake test readings - brake performance acceptable.

Presented for test without rear passenger footrests fitted. Not required - as single seat off road type machine. Designed to carry the rider only.

Presented for without indicators fitted. Not required - as single seat off road type machine. Designed to carry the rider only.

Pass 15 Dec 2017 9,058 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Drive chain has some inner rollers missing (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Motorcycle presented for test with road legal off road type tyres fitted (unable to obtain stable brake test readings).

No indicators fitted at time of test.

No registration plate lamp fitted.

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

both foot rest springs missing

Fail 7 Dec 2017 9,058 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess teeth very hooked with some teeth missing (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride Chain link clip worn very thin and loose (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Motorcycle presented for test with road legal off road type tyres fitted (unable to obtain stable brake test readings).

No indicators fitted at time of test.

No registration plate lamp fitted.

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

both foot rest springs missing

Pass 5 Dec 2014 8,862 miles

Bike presented for test fitted with road legal off-road type tyres. Unable to obtain stable brake test readings - brake performance acceptable.

Bike presented for test without indicators fitted. Not required - as single seat, off-road type machine. Designed to carry the rider only.

Bike presented for test without rear footrests fitted - not required, as single seat off road type machine. Designed to carry the rider only.

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 8,862 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Bike presented for test fitted with road legal off-road type tyres. Unable to obtain stable brake test readings - brake performance acceptable.

Bike presented for test without indicators fitted. Not required - as single seat, off-road type machine. Designed to carry the rider only.

Bike presented for test without rear footrests fitted - not required, as single seat off road type machine. Designed to carry the rider only.

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 8,196 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 7,393 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 6,924 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 6,924 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2008

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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EU05 BEO is a 2005 Ktm 450 Exc in Orange with a 450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ktm 450 Exc models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 3,792 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 EU05 BEO, 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 21 years old, this Ktm 450 Exc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EU05 BEO is a 2005 Ktm 450 Exc, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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