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OU54 NSV

2004 Ktm 450 Exc

Grey Petrol 450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

5,816 mi
Last recorded5,816 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Ktm 450 Exc2,880 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 NSV
MakeKtm
Model450 Exc
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine450cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 5,816 miles

Rear tyre perished and cracked!

Fail 18 Apr 2026 5,816 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyre perished and cracked!

Pass 12 Sep 2023 5,814 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Tyres 11 years old

Pass 11 Aug 2021 5,714 miles

No headlamp or indicators fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2020 5,431 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 5,431 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 5,162 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 4,901 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 4,901 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 4,597 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 4,597 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 4,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 Aug 2015
Pass 4 Aug 2014 4,318 miles

Hot start lever damaged

Left hand grip loose

Rear tyre slightly perished

Slight play in rear wheel beraring

Fail 23 Jul 2014 4,315 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Hot start lever damaged

Left hand grip loose

Main beam not working

Rear tyre slightly perished

Slight play in rear wheel beraring

Pass 13 Jul 2013 4,080 miles

Forks have covers fitted

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 May 2012 3,516 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 3,049 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 3,047 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)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 2,781 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 2,728 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 Jan 2008 2,616 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 2,616 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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OU54 NSV is a 2004 Ktm 450 Exc in Grey with a 450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2004 Ktm 450 Exc models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 2,880 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 OU54 NSV, 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 22 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 OU54 NSV registered?

OU54 NSV is a 2004 Ktm 450 Exc, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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