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GX55 HBU

2005 Ktm 525 Exc Racing

Orange Petrol 520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

9,057 mi
Last recorded9,057 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ktm 525 Exc Racing3,594 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 HBU
MakeKtm
Model525 Exc Racing
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine520cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 9,057 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 9,015 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 8,708 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 8,473 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both Front Forks Seals (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2020

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 5,452 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 545 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 4,301 miles

rear brake pads very close to limit

rear tyre very open cleat but E marked

Pass 27 Mar 2017 3,511 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 3,506 miles

Central Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Central Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking subframe bolt missing (6.1.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 2,839 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 2,650 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 2,650 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 2,585 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 2,578 miles

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

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 2,214 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 1,696 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 1,696 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 1,280 miles

How Reliable is the Ktm 525 Exc Racing?

Based on 2,853 MOT tests across 332 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
319
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
332
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 72
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 40
Horn not working 40
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 30
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 27
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GX55 HBU is a 2005 Ktm 525 Exc Racing in Orange with a 520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2005 Ktm 525 Exc Racing models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 3,594 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 525 Exc Racing fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX55 HBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ktm 525 Exc Racing typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Ktm 525 Exc Racing is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GX55 HBU is a 2005 Ktm 525 Exc Racing, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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