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EU05 CKE

2005 Ktm 400 Exc

Orange Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ktm 400 Exc3,982 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 CKE
MakeKtm
Model400 Exc
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2025

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Switch intermitent (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded All Rear Spokes Rusty (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 26 Apr 2025

Nearside Rear Wheel spindle locking device ineffective Rear chain adjuster wheel alinement adjuster cracked (5.2.1 (d))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded All Rear Spokes Rusty (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 15 Mar 2025

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Stop lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel hose slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (a) (i))

rear spindle/adjuster is cracked

Pass 18 Aug 2021
Fail 5 Aug 2021

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Fork Leg Leaking (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2010 3,820 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Fail 21 May 2010 3,811 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2009

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 May 2008 1 miles
Fail 9 May 2008

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

How Reliable is the Ktm 400 Exc?

Based on 5,491 MOT tests across 599 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
336
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
599
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 114
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 91
wheel bearings have excessive free play 78
Tyre is unsuitable 63
wheel bearings have excessive free play 52
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EU05 CKE is a 2005 Ktm 400 Exc in Orange with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2005 Ktm 400 Exc models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 3,982 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 400 Exc fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 114 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU05 CKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ktm 400 Exc typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Ktm 400 Exc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EU05 CKE is a 2005 Ktm 400 Exc, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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