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FN53 FNW

2003 Ktm 450EXC

Orange Petrol 449cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ktm 450EXC2,654 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 FNW
MakeKtm
Model450EXC
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine449cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2025

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Rear Chain guard missing ()

have had their front and rear position lamps permanently disconnected, painted over or masked.N0 LIGHTS AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 13 Mar 2023

Chain guard missing ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

NO LIGHTS AT TIME OF TEST. have had their front and rear position lamps permanently disconnected, painted over or masked

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022

Chain guard missing ()

NO LIGHTS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 11 Nov 2020

No lights at time of test.

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

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

Rear Chain guard missing ()

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020

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

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

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

No lights at time of test.

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

Rear Chain guard missing ()

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

Pass 16 May 2019

Day time use MOT

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018

Nearside Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

THIS IS DAY TIME RUNNING BIKE LIGHTS ARE TAPED UP AND DISCONNECTED

Fail 13 Apr 2018

Central Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

THIS IS DAY TIME RUNNING BIKE LIGHTS ARE TAPED UP AND DISCONNECTED

Pass 7 Jun 2016

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 19 May 2015

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

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 18 Jun 2014

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Jun 2014

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 23 May 2013

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 479 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 479 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 413 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 26 May 2012 5,591 miles

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

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

indicators not fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2009 5,083 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 3,682 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 3,397 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 3,397 miles

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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FN53 FNW is a 2003 Ktm 450EXC in Orange with a 449cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FN53 FNW, 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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FN53 FNW is a 2003 Ktm 450EXC, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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