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OY53 YGZ

2003 Ktm 250EXC

Orange Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140 mi
Last recorded140 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ktm 250EXC3,643 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 YGZ
MakeKtm
Model250EXC
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 140 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 140 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025
Pass 9 May 2024 6,416 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020
Pass 14 Dec 2018 227 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017
Fail 13 Oct 2017

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 1,194 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015

Chain guard missing

Fail 21 Jul 2015

Chain guard missing

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 674 miles

Chain guard missing

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2012
Pass 8 Nov 2010 2,096 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 1,595 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 1,595 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2008
Pass 19 Jun 2007

How Reliable is the Ktm 250EXC?

Based on 1,327 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.

79.1%
Pass Rate
228
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
174
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre is unsuitable 26
reflector on motorcycle missing 20
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
Horn not working 15
wheel bearings have excessive free play 14
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OY53 YGZ is a 2003 Ktm 250EXC in Orange with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Ktm 250EXC models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 3,643 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 250EXC fails its MOT is tyre is unsuitable, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY53 YGZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ktm 250EXC typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Ktm 250EXC is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OY53 YGZ registered?

OY53 YGZ is a 2003 Ktm 250EXC, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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