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WK04 HFT

2004 Ktm 525 Exc Racing

Orange Petrol 520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

1,373 mi
Last recorded1,373 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Ktm 525 Exc Racing3,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK04 HFT
MakeKtm
Model525 Exc Racing
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine520cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 1,373 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 1,369 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 177 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023
Pass 22 Sep 2022

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2021

Chain guard missing

no indicators fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2020 12,100 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2020 12,100 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019

Chain guard missing

Pass 4 Aug 2018 10,670 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 10,986 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 10,591 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2014 10,591 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 10,133 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 8,975 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 6,950 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 4,183 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 1,558 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2009 1,558 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

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

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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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WK04 HFT is a 2004 Ktm 525 Exc Racing in Orange with a 520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2004 Ktm 525 Exc Racing models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 3,970 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 525 Exc Racing fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WK04 HFT, 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 22 years old, this Ktm 525 Exc Racing is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WK04 HFT registered?

WK04 HFT is a 2004 Ktm 525 Exc Racing, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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