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KTM 406

1952 Riley 1.5 Litre

Maroon Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,243 mi
Last recorded52,243 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 1952 Riley 1.5 Litre47,243 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKTM 406
MakeRiley
Model1.5 Litre
Year1952
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2012 52,243 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 52,086 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 52,086 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 51,782 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 51,555 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 51,555 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Riley 1.5 Litre?

Based on 1,865 MOT tests across 303 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
346
Miles/Year
79
Year Lifespan
303
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 55
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 33
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29
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KTM 406 is a 1952 Riley 1.5 Litre in Maroon with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1952 Riley 1.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 47,243 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 Riley 1.5 Litre fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KTM 406, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Riley 1.5 Litre typically stays on UK roads for around 79 years. At 74 years old, this Riley 1.5 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of KTM 406?

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What year was KTM 406 registered?

KTM 406 is a 1952 Riley 1.5 Litre, first registered on 26 March 1952.

Is KTM 406 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KTM 406 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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