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WX08 PHA

2008 Ktm 450 Exc-r

Orange Petrol 449cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,934 mi
Last recorded8,934 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ktm 450 Exc-r3,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX08 PHA
MakeKtm
Model450 Exc-r
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine449cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 8,934 miles

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

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

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 8,849 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 8,037 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively lower shocker bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

no lights fitted at the time of test

Fail 27 May 2023 8,032 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure inner mudguard (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively lower shocker bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

no lights fitted at the time of test

Pass 19 Aug 2017 8,013 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 8,013 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Oct 2012 5,119 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 4,262 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 26 Jul 2011 4,262 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

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

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

How Reliable is the Ktm 450 Exc-r?

Based on 2,532 MOT tests across 318 vehicles.

82.4%
Pass Rate
264
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
318
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 47
Horn not working 42
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 33
Tyre is unsuitable 30
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 27
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WX08 PHA is a 2008 Ktm 450 Exc-r in Orange with a 449cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Ktm 450 Exc-r models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 3,113 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-r fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX08 PHA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ktm 450 Exc-r typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Ktm 450 Exc-r is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WX08 PHA registered?

WX08 PHA is a 2008 Ktm 450 Exc-r, first registered on 19 July 2008.

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