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YJ05 KLC

2005 Ktm 250 Exc

Grey Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

5,307 mi
Last recorded5,307 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ktm 250 Exc3,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 KLC
MakeKtm
Model250 Exc
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 5,307 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 4,656 miles

No lights fitted at time of test.Only used during day light hours and not at times of poor visibility.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 3,778 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 3,778 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 2,170 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 2,108 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 2,045 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

rear brake lever bearing has play

Pass 17 Jan 2015 1,993 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

High beam warning light not working

Pass 10 Jan 2014 1,990 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

High beam warning light not working

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 30 Jan 2013 1,842 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Jan 2013 1,837 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Jan 2012 1,546 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2011 1,163 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 1,163 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 757 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 757 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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 13 Jun 2008

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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YJ05 KLC is a 2005 Ktm 250 Exc in Grey with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YJ05 KLC, 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 YJ05 KLC registered?

YJ05 KLC is a 2005 Ktm 250 Exc, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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