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WX05 TMV

2005 Ktm 250 Exc

Orange Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ktm 250 Exc3,383 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 TMV
MakeKtm
Model250 Exc
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026
Pass 28 Apr 2022

Advise headlamp flashing/flickering when operated

Brake Control 1 has no reserved travel

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2022

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Light goes off when horn is operated (4.1.4 (a))

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

Fuel system component leaking Fuel tap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Stop lamp not working control 1 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working control 2 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Advise headlamp flashing/flickering when operated

Brake Control 1 has no reserved travel

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Horn works intermittently

Pass 16 Mar 2021 3,831 miles

Front tyre worn unevenly.

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 3,831 miles

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Sidestand mounting broken/loose. (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front switch missing. (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyre worn unevenly.

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020

Chain guard missing

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 3,722 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 3,384 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 3,384 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 10 Nov 2016

no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Nov 2015 3,248 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2011 3,055 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 2,810 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 2,810 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 2,539 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

How Reliable is the Ktm 250 Exc?

Based on 6,842 MOT tests across 952 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
259
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 139
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 134
Tyre is unsuitable 122
Horn not working 92
wheel bearings have excessive free play 79
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WX05 TMV is a 2005 Ktm 250 Exc in Orange with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Ktm 250 Exc models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 3,383 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 250 Exc fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX05 TMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ktm 250 Exc typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Ktm 250 Exc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WX05 TMV registered?

WX05 TMV is a 2005 Ktm 250 Exc, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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