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MX55 GKN

2006 Ktm 450 Exc

Orange Petrol 450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,450 mi
Last recorded10,450 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Ktm 450 Exc3,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 GKN
MakeKtm
Model450 Exc
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine450cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 10,450 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 10,258 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2022

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 May 2022

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 May 2019 9,265 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 8,242 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 2 May 2017 7,640 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 7,633 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Upper Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 6,250 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 6,250 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride rear sprocket (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2014 6,127 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 5,990 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 5,990 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 5,809 miles

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

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Apr 2012 5,809 miles

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 6 Apr 2011 5,400 miles

off road bike 1 seat no indicators

Pass 6 Aug 2009
Fail 6 Aug 2009

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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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MX55 GKN is a 2006 Ktm 450 Exc in Orange with a 450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Ktm 450 Exc models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 3,646 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 MX55 GKN, 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 20 years old, this Ktm 450 Exc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MX55 GKN is a 2006 Ktm 450 Exc, first registered on 9 January 2006.

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