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VX53 KUR

2003 Ktm 250 Exc

Orange Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,986 mi
Last recorded8,986 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Ktm 250 Exc2,259 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 KUR
MakeKtm
Model250 Exc
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 8,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 8,893 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 8,893 miles

Offside Front Upper Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 8,810 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 8,809 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 8,448 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

No indicators fitted off road motorcycle

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate damaged

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

Fail 31 Aug 2019 8,448 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

No indicators fitted off road motorcycle

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate damaged

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 6,689 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain Horseshoe clip worn

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

Front Tyre valve misaligned

No indicators fitted off road motorcycle

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 5,762 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain locking clip worn

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

No indicators fitted

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 5,762 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain locking clip worn

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

No indicators fitted

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 4,924 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015
Pass 9 Sep 2014 1,940 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 1,163 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011

lights,mirrors, chainguard.etc been removed from vehicle daytime mot carried out

Pass 9 Apr 2009 2,205 miles

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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VX53 KUR is a 2003 Ktm 250 Exc in Orange with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Ktm 250 Exc models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 2,259 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 VX53 KUR, 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 23 years old, this Ktm 250 Exc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VX53 KUR is a 2003 Ktm 250 Exc, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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