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FP53 FON

2003 Ktm 525EXC

Orange Petrol 525cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ktm 525EXC2,492 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 FON
MakeKtm
Model525EXC
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine525cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2022

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021

Rear Wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2021

Rear Wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2021

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Rear Wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2019

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2016 1,067 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 879 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 879 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 Feb 2014
Fail 25 May 2013

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 25 May 2013

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 14 May 2012

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 14 May 2012

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2011
Fail 14 Feb 2011

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 2,205 miles

How Reliable is the Ktm 525EXC?

Based on 1,069 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
269
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 27
Horn not working 14
wheel bearings have excessive free play 12
Tyre is unsuitable 12
wheel bearings have excessive free play 11
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FP53 FON is a 2003 Ktm 525EXC in Orange with a 525cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2003 Ktm 525EXC models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 2,492 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 525EXC fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FP53 FON, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ktm 525EXC typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Ktm 525EXC is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FP53 FON is a 2003 Ktm 525EXC, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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