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HX53 KJU

2003 Ktm 450 Exc

Orange Petrol 450cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

726 mi
Last recorded726 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Ktm 450 Exc2,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 KJU
MakeKtm
Model450 Exc
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine450cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 726 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 726 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 696 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 696 miles

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

Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 5,097 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 4,478 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 4,176 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 3,843 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 3,316 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 3,316 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 18 Nov 2008 2,547 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 2,547 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 2,300 miles

How Reliable is the Ktm 450 Exc?

Based on 7,150 MOT tests across 811 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
294
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
811
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 174
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 143
Horn not working 105
wheel bearings have excessive free play 83
Tyre is unsuitable 80
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HX53 KJU is a 2003 Ktm 450 Exc in Orange with a 450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 Ktm 450 Exc models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 2,500 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 450 Exc fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX53 KJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ktm 450 Exc typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Ktm 450 Exc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HX53 KJU registered?

HX53 KJU is a 2003 Ktm 450 Exc, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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