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VX55 JWL

2005 Ktm 525 Exc Racing

Orange Petrol 520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

10,427 mi
Last recorded10,427 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ktm 525 Exc Racing3,594 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 JWL
MakeKtm
Model525 Exc Racing
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine520cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 10,427 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 10,154 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 9,967 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 9,804 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 9,457 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 9,120 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 3,887 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 3,750 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

coolant leak ?

front brake lever has slight travel

number plate fitted at a angle

speedo doesn't turn on

Pass 18 Mar 2014 7,898 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 7,898 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 7,262 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 3,034 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 6,340 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 23 Oct 2009 5,512 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 4,713 miles

How Reliable is the Ktm 525 Exc Racing?

Based on 2,853 MOT tests across 332 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
319
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
332
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 72
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 40
Horn not working 40
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 30
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 27
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VX55 JWL is a 2005 Ktm 525 Exc Racing in Orange with a 520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2005 Ktm 525 Exc Racing models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 3,594 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ktm 525 Exc Racing fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX55 JWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ktm 525 Exc Racing typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Ktm 525 Exc Racing is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VX55 JWL is a 2005 Ktm 525 Exc Racing, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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