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YK53 HGC

2003 Ktm 525 Exc Racing

Orange Petrol 520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

5,308 mi
Last recorded5,308 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Ktm 525 Exc Racing2,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 HGC
MakeKtm
Model525 Exc Racing
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine520cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 5,308 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 5,180 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 5,093 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 5,088 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 5,526 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 5,482 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 5,482 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 4,832 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 4,237 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 4,231 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 3,286 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 2,873 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 2,873 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 1,181 miles

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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YK53 HGC is a 2003 Ktm 525 Exc Racing in Orange with a 520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 Ktm 525 Exc Racing models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 2,944 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 YK53 HGC, 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 23 years old, this Ktm 525 Exc Racing is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YK53 HGC is a 2003 Ktm 525 Exc Racing, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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