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PL05 OYO

2005 Ktm 525 Exc Racing

Grey Petrol 520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

5,944 mi
Last recorded5,944 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Ktm 525 Exc Racing3,594 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 OYO
MakeKtm
Model525 Exc Racing
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine520cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 5,944 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 4,329 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 4,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 4,317 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear number plate

Fail 7 Sep 2021 4,317 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear number plate

Pass 19 Aug 2020 4,234 miles

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

Rear Number plate

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 4,234 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 3,706 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 3,694 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 3,694 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 3,449 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 3,171 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013

no indicators fitted of time of test

Pass 12 Oct 2011
Pass 12 Oct 2010 1,592 miles

off-road bike - no direction indicators fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Jul 2009 1,057 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 820 miles

How Reliable is the Ktm 525 Exc Racing?

Based on 2,853 MOT tests across 332 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
319
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
332
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 72
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 40
Horn not working 40
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 30
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 27
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PL05 OYO is a 2005 Ktm 525 Exc Racing in Grey with a 520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 Ktm 525 Exc Racing models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 3,594 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 525 Exc Racing fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PL05 OYO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ktm 525 Exc Racing typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Ktm 525 Exc Racing is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PL05 OYO registered?

PL05 OYO is a 2005 Ktm 525 Exc Racing, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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