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FN54 DHV

2005 Ktm 250 Exc

Grey Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

6,116 mi
Last recorded6,116 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ktm 250 Exc3,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN54 DHV
MakeKtm
Model250 Exc
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2026 6,116 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2025
Pass 9 Feb 2024 6,108 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022
Pass 23 Dec 2020

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play may be down to spokes loose (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

daytime use only m.o.t as lights are missing or taped up at time of test

Fail 21 Dec 2020

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose x2 (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre on backwards (5.2.3 (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play may be down to spokes loose (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside chain adjuster bolt nut loose

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

daytime use only m.o.t as lights are missing or taped up at time of test

Pass 9 Dec 2019 5,909 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive chain and both sprockets (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 5,886 miles

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

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

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

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

1 of 2 r-clips missing from front brake pad pin

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear exhaust noisy

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2017 5,612 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 5,612 miles

Front Wheel corroded significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 5,457 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014
Pass 5 Jul 2013 2,628 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 2,391 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011
Pass 7 Jun 2010

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009
Pass 27 May 2008

How Reliable is the Ktm 250 Exc?

Based on 6,842 MOT tests across 952 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
259
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 139
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 134
Tyre is unsuitable 122
Horn not working 92
wheel bearings have excessive free play 79
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FN54 DHV is a 2005 Ktm 250 Exc in Grey with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2005 Ktm 250 Exc models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 3,383 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 250 Exc fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN54 DHV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ktm 250 Exc typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Ktm 250 Exc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FN54 DHV registered?

FN54 DHV is a 2005 Ktm 250 Exc, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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