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VX54 HCD

2004 Ktm 450

Orange Petrol 449cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,945 mi
Last recorded10,945 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Ktm 4502,855 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 HCD
MakeKtm
Model450
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine449cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 10,945 miles

No lights fitted at the time of test.

Fail 1 May 2026 10,945 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 10,551 miles

No lights fitted at time of test. Only to be used during day time hours.

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 10,551 miles

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

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached (6.1.7 (j) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2023 9,755 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 9,106 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021
Pass 2 Oct 2020 8,846 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 8,799 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 8,764 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 8,764 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 8,327 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 4,700 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 4,700 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 4,098 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 4,098 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 2,898 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 2,898 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 2,608 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 2,608 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 2,221 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 2,221 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Both tyres covered in silicone

Pass 24 Jul 2010 2,218 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 1,941 miles

How Reliable is the Ktm 450?

Based on 3,508 MOT tests across 697 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
299
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
697
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 17
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VX54 HCD is a 2004 Ktm 450 in Orange with a 449cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Ktm 450 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 2,855 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 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX54 HCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ktm 450 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Ktm 450 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VX54 HCD is a 2004 Ktm 450, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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