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DX04 VDJ

2004 Ktm 400 Exc

Orange Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

8,705 mi
Last recorded8,705 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Ktm 400 Exc3,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX04 VDJ
MakeKtm
Model400 Exc
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 8,705 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 8,365 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 7,126 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021
Pass 9 Sep 2020

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) spindle mount split (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Nearside engine has coolant leak

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017
Pass 13 Jul 2016

Offside Rear wheel bearing dust cover displaced

Pass 18 May 2015 7,095 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 2,205 miles

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

cut in rear tyre but not deep

flat image on headlight

Fail 10 Feb 2014 2,205 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

cut in rear tyre but not deep

flat image on headlight

Pass 1 Feb 2013
Fail 31 Jan 2013

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011
Pass 19 Oct 2010

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

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 19 Oct 2010

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

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 6,162 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 6,162 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 4,025 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2007 2,353 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 2,348 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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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DX04 VDJ is a 2004 Ktm 400 Exc in Orange with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2004 Ktm 400 Exc models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 3,208 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 DX04 VDJ, 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 22 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 DX04 VDJ registered?

DX04 VDJ is a 2004 Ktm 400 Exc, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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