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FJ53 HWA

2003 Ktm 525EXC

Orange Petrol 520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

207 mi
Last recorded207 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ktm 525EXC2,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 HWA
MakeKtm
Model525EXC
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine520cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 207 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025
Fail 7 Apr 2025

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 1,585 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 1,255 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020
Pass 11 Mar 2019
Pass 17 Mar 2018

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 4,455 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 4,454 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 1,112 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

only to be used in daylight hours and in times of good visibility

Pass 7 Feb 2015 1,112 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

Fail 7 Feb 2015 1,112 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

How Reliable is the Ktm 525EXC?

Based on 1,069 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
269
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 27
Horn not working 14
wheel bearings have excessive free play 12
Tyre is unsuitable 12
wheel bearings have excessive free play 11
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FJ53 HWA is a 2003 Ktm 525EXC in Orange with a 520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 Ktm 525EXC models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 2,492 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 525EXC fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ53 HWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ktm 525EXC typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Ktm 525EXC is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FJ53 HWA is a 2003 Ktm 525EXC, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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