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VX53 KUO

2003 Ktm 450EXC

Orange Petrol 450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

11,336 mi
Last recorded11,336 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ktm 450EXC2,654 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 KUO
MakeKtm
Model450EXC
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine450cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 11,336 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 11,262 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 11,024 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 11,020 miles

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

Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

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))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 10,967 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 1,882 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 10,825 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 10,825 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 20 May 2017 10,447 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 20 May 2017 10,440 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 9,316 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2015 9,298 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 9,214 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 9,059 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 25 May 2013 5,165 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 3,974 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 3,615 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 3,604 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 3,422 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 28 May 2009 3,173 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 2,978 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 2,577 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 2,577 miles

How Reliable is the Ktm 450EXC?

Based on 2,462 MOT tests across 268 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
322
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
268
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 50
reflector on motorcycle missing 45
wheel bearings have excessive free play 31
Tyre is unsuitable 28
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 27
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VX53 KUO is a 2003 Ktm 450EXC in Orange with a 450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2003 Ktm 450EXC models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 2,654 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 450EXC fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX53 KUO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ktm 450EXC typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Ktm 450EXC is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX53 KUO registered?

VX53 KUO is a 2003 Ktm 450EXC, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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