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YK53 BOV

2003 Ktm 250 Exc

Orange Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

3,790 mi
Last recorded3,790 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Ktm 250 Exc2,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 BOV
MakeKtm
Model250 Exc
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2023 3,790 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 May 2022
Fail 11 May 2022

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 2,205 miles

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

No brake light control function on front control

Fail 6 Apr 2021 2,205 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

No brake light control function on front control

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2019

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2019

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2019

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018

Front FRONT STOP LAMP SWITCH.

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

MAIN BEAM TELL TAIL NOT WORKING.

Pass 27 May 2017

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015
Pass 9 Sep 2014 869 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 869 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013
Fail 9 Sep 2013

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Pass 26 Nov 2010
Fail 26 Nov 2010

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 16 Aug 2008
Pass 16 Jun 2007 2,205 miles

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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YK53 BOV is a 2003 Ktm 250 Exc in Orange with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2003 Ktm 250 Exc models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 2,259 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 YK53 BOV, 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 23 years old, this Ktm 250 Exc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YK53 BOV is a 2003 Ktm 250 Exc, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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