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HX04 HVU

2004 Ktm 450EXC

Orange Petrol 450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ktm 450EXC2,808 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX04 HVU
MakeKtm
Model450EXC
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine450cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025
Pass 9 Jan 2024

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2024

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 May 2022

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 7,995 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 6,424 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 6,054 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 6,054 miles

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

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 5,963 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013
Fail 6 Dec 2013

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 5,050 miles

rider only mainly for off road use no indicators fitted.

Pass 3 Jul 2012 4,692 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 3,946 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010

Front Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 1,929 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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HX04 HVU is a 2004 Ktm 450EXC in Orange with a 450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2004 Ktm 450EXC models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 2,808 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 HX04 HVU, 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 22 years old, this Ktm 450EXC is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HX04 HVU registered?

HX04 HVU is a 2004 Ktm 450EXC, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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