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VO03 RYW

2003 Ktm 450 Exc

Orange Petrol 448cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

1,010 mi
Last recorded1,010 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Ktm 450 Exc2,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 RYW
MakeKtm
Model450 Exc
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine448cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 1,010 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024

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

Fail 17 Feb 2024

Central Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022
Pass 12 Mar 2021 16,101 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 2,205 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 680 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 78 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 7,958 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 7,236 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 7,230 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 6,388 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2014 6,388 miles

Oil leak

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 5,721 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 5,721 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 Jun 2012

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2010

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 22 Mar 2010
Fail 14 Feb 2009

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 14 Feb 2009
Pass 13 Feb 2008
Fail 11 Feb 2008

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 517 miles

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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VO03 RYW is a 2003 Ktm 450 Exc in Orange with a 448cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2003 Ktm 450 Exc models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 2,500 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 VO03 RYW, 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 23 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 VO03 RYW registered?

VO03 RYW is a 2003 Ktm 450 Exc, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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