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YX53 DFD

2003 Ktm 450EXC

Orange Petrol 450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

10,984 mi
Last recorded10,984 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ktm 450EXC2,654 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 DFD
MakeKtm
Model450EXC
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine450cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 10,984 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 10,644 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 10,644 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 10,235 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 10,231 miles

Drive chain excessively loose links seized (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached (6.1.7 (j) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2018

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 9,345 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Rear suspension bush has slight free play swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 21 Aug 2015 9,343 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 8,457 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 7,636 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012
Pass 12 Jul 2011

Chain guard missing

Pass 13 Jul 2010 4,463 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 2,658 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 2,624 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 2,450 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 2,050 miles

How Reliable is the Ktm 450EXC?

Based on 2,462 MOT tests across 268 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
322
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
268
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 50
reflector on motorcycle missing 45
wheel bearings have excessive free play 31
Tyre is unsuitable 28
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 27
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YX53 DFD is a 2003 Ktm 450EXC in Orange with a 450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2003 Ktm 450EXC models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 2,654 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 450EXC fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX53 DFD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ktm 450EXC typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Ktm 450EXC is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YX53 DFD registered?

YX53 DFD is a 2003 Ktm 450EXC, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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