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YK54 ESU

2005 Ktm 400 Exc

Orange Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

7,904 mi
Last recorded7,904 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ktm 400 Exc3,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK54 ESU
MakeKtm
Model400 Exc
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 7,904 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 7,904 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2021 7,486 miles

NO INDICATORS FITTED.

Pass 11 Mar 2020 5,726 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 5,675 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 5,675 miles

Rear Brake fluid contaminated air in system was not working bled breaks and is now working (1.8 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 4,893 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 4,883 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 4,721 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 4,721 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2013 4,584 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 4,302 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 3,838 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 3,440 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 3,114 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 3,114 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 2,619 miles

How Reliable is the Ktm 400 Exc?

Based on 5,491 MOT tests across 599 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
336
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
599
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 114
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 91
wheel bearings have excessive free play 78
Tyre is unsuitable 63
wheel bearings have excessive free play 52
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YK54 ESU is a 2005 Ktm 400 Exc in Orange with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 Ktm 400 Exc models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 3,982 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 400 Exc fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 114 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK54 ESU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ktm 400 Exc typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Ktm 400 Exc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YK54 ESU registered?

YK54 ESU is a 2005 Ktm 400 Exc, first registered on 8 February 2005.

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