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YK54 GWE

2005 Ktm 250 Exc

Orange Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

6,503 mi
Last recorded6,503 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Ktm 250 Exc3,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK54 GWE
MakeKtm
Model250 Exc
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 6,503 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 6,366 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front and rear discs worn more so the rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush at shock absorber attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

indicators not fitted at manufacture, USE HAND SIGNALS

Pass 26 Aug 2021

All lamps masked or permanently disconnected. Vehicle to be used in daylight hours ONLY.

Fail 25 Aug 2021

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 245 miles

Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 5,890 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

clutch lever pivots slightly worn

no indicators at time of test

no mirrors at time of test

no stand fitted

number plate small

Fail 5 Dec 2013 5,890 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

clutch lever pivots slightly worn

no indicators at time of test

no mirrors at time of test

no stand fitted

number plate small

Pass 24 Oct 2012 5,485 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 5,485 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 3,882 miles

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

Centre Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Centre Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Centre Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2011 3,882 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Centre Rear Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Centre Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

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

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

Centre Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Centre Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Centre Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2010

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 1,247 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 69 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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YK54 GWE is a 2005 Ktm 250 Exc in Orange with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YK54 GWE, 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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YK54 GWE is a 2005 Ktm 250 Exc, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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