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RL04 LAM

2005 Ktm 250 Exc

Orange Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

6,324 mi
Last recorded6,324 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ktm 250 Exc3,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL04 LAM
MakeKtm
Model250 Exc
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 6,324 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2026 6,324 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 6,129 miles

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 6,129 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 4,992 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 4,664 miles

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 4,664 miles

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 4,418 miles

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 4,418 miles

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 3,938 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 3,916 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 3,916 miles

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Stop light on instead of position light (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Position light on instead of stop light (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up Excessively tight to turn (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected Spindle block is cracked and likely to fail (5.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 3,832 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 3,832 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016
Pass 11 Aug 2012 3,394 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 3,394 miles

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 3,383 miles

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 3,114 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 2,113 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 2,113 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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 27 Feb 2008 1,846 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 1,846 miles

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

How Reliable is the Ktm 250 Exc?

Based on 6,842 MOT tests across 952 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
259
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 139
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 134
Tyre is unsuitable 122
Horn not working 92
wheel bearings have excessive free play 79
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RL04 LAM is a 2005 Ktm 250 Exc in Orange with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2005 Ktm 250 Exc models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 3,383 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 250 Exc fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RL04 LAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ktm 250 Exc typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Ktm 250 Exc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RL04 LAM is a 2005 Ktm 250 Exc, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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