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VX53 UOY

2004 Ktm 450 Exc

Orange Petrol 450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

9,110 mi
Last recorded9,110 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ktm 450 Exc2,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 UOY
MakeKtm
Model450 Exc
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine450cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 9,110 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 9,110 miles

All Lights Taped Up

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 9,110 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

All Lights Taped Up

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 9,104 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Lights Taped Over

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 8,905 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 8,498 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

lights masked over at time of test

Fail 27 Apr 2019 8,498 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

lights masked over at time of test

Pass 14 Apr 2018 8,138 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 8,128 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front pads loose in caliper, possibly incorrect fitment.

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 7,436 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2016 7,436 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 7,178 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 7,178 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2013

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 5,681 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

tyre pressures low

Pass 16 Feb 2011 5,308 miles

Chain guard missing

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

slight bind on rear brake

Pass 18 Nov 2009 5,799 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 5,799 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 5,799 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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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VX53 UOY is a 2004 Ktm 450 Exc in Orange with a 450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2004 Ktm 450 Exc models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 2,880 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 VX53 UOY, 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 22 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 VX53 UOY registered?

VX53 UOY is a 2004 Ktm 450 Exc, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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