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VU03 WYV

2003 Ktm 450 Exc

Orange Petrol 450cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ktm 450 Exc2,500 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 WYV
MakeKtm
Model450 Exc
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine450cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019
Fail 20 Sep 2019

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 56 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SCORED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 55 miles

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

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SCORED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2017

only used during daylight hours, and •  not used at times of seriously reduced    visibility

Fail 9 Jun 2017 2,205 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Horn control not readily accesible. (1.7.2a)

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

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

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel corroded significantly reducing the original strength rim damaged due to loose spokes needs replacing (4.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose several-needs new rim (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2016

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

number plate cracked

Pass 7 Mar 2015 4,852 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

No indicators fitted at time of test

Number plate cracked

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 4,852 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

No indicators fitted at time of test

Number plate cracked

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2014
Fail 21 Jan 2014

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013
Pass 6 Oct 2011 2,947 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 1,427 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 1,296 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2009 1,296 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 600 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 10 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007

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

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

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 222 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 222 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

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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VU03 WYV is a 2003 Ktm 450 Exc in Orange with a 450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VU03 WYV, 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 VU03 WYV registered?

VU03 WYV is a 2003 Ktm 450 Exc, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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