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HF54 GSU

2004 Ktm 400 Exc

Orange Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ktm 400 Exc3,208 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF54 GSU
MakeKtm
Model400 Exc
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 29 Jan 2022

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 16 Jan 2021 200 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2021 200 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing ()

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 2,353 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 2,212 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016
Pass 15 Dec 2015

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear subframe has been repaired

Fail 14 Dec 2015

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Motorcycle structure cracked rear subframe (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 3,582 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 2,498 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 2,496 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 2,496 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 2,175 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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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HF54 GSU is a 2004 Ktm 400 Exc in Orange with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HF54 GSU, 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 HF54 GSU registered?

HF54 GSU is a 2004 Ktm 400 Exc, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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