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HX05 HWM

2005 Ktm 640 LC4-E

Orange Petrol 625cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

17,907 mi
Last recorded17,907 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Ktm 640 LC4-E7,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 HWM
MakeKtm
Model640 LC4-E
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine625cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 17,907 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 17,907 miles

battery flat

exhaust lose on springs

ignition unit lose on frame

rear no plate facing sky. can just be read

Fail 11 Jun 2021 17,907 miles

Drive chain excessively loose rubbing on tyre (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned very close to fail as tyre nearly touching offside front bar (2.4 (a))

battery flat

exhaust lose on springs

ignition unit lose on frame

rear no plate facing sky. can just be read

rear spindle nut just on locking part

Fail 5 Jun 2021 17,907 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 17,907 miles

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

Tested as a day time mot

Pass 5 May 2018 17,907 miles

no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Sep 2016 17,709 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 17,698 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 16,275 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 16,269 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. severely buckled (4.2.2)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling front wheel offset in forks (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 11,199 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 10,459 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 10,052 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 9,097 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 9,097 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 4,020 miles

How Reliable is the Ktm 640 LC4-E?

Based on 9,903 MOT tests across 1,097 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
465
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
1,097
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 144
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 123
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 104
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 52
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 51
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HX05 HWM is a 2005 Ktm 640 LC4-E in Orange with a 625cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2005 Ktm 640 LC4-E models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 7,496 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 640 LC4-E fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 144 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX05 HWM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ktm 640 LC4-E typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Ktm 640 LC4-E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HX05 HWM registered?

HX05 HWM is a 2005 Ktm 640 LC4-E, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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