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VX53 LHR

2003 Ktm 450SMR

Orange Petrol 449cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

2,575 mi
Last recorded2,575 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Ktm 450SMR2,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 LHR
MakeKtm
Model450SMR
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine449cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 2,575 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 2,575 miles

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

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

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 1,957 miles

day time use only

Pass 13 Jul 2021

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016
Fail 16 Nov 2016

Horn missing (1.7.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 1,479 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 232 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 186 miles

How Reliable is the Ktm 450SMR?

Based on 1,584 MOT tests across 223 vehicles.

82.4%
Pass Rate
287
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 29
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 27
Tyre is unsuitable 24
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 21
Horn not working 18
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VX53 LHR is a 2003 Ktm 450SMR in Orange with a 449cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Ktm 450SMR models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 2,604 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 450SMR fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX53 LHR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was VX53 LHR registered?

VX53 LHR is a 2003 Ktm 450SMR, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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The MOT history for VX53 LHR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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