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EU54 VEP

2005 Ktm 250 Exc

Orange Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

6,312 mi
Last recorded6,312 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Ktm 250 Exc3,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 VEP
MakeKtm
Model250 Exc
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 6,312 miles

Cant carry out an accurate brake fluctuation test as knobbly tires fitted.

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

Front Tyre cracks in sidewall

No indicators fitted as bike is designed primarily for off road use.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 6,312 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 6,312 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 6,247 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 6,168 miles

Lights masked at time of test

Pass 26 Aug 2016 5,192 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 5,192 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 3,842 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 3,121 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 3,121 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 1,468 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 1,075 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 25 Mar 2011 1,075 miles

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

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

Chain guard missing

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Fail 13 Jun 2009 742 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 742 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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EU54 VEP is a 2005 Ktm 250 Exc in Orange with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EU54 VEP, 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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What year was EU54 VEP registered?

EU54 VEP is a 2005 Ktm 250 Exc, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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