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VX53 LHW

2003 Ktm 250EXC

Orange Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

7,769 mi
Last recorded7,769 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Ktm 250EXC3,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 LHW
MakeKtm
Model250EXC
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 7,769 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 7,505 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020
Pass 30 Sep 2019
Pass 5 Oct 2018 4,158 miles

Daylight mot standards applied

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 3,603 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 3,552 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 2,734 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 Jan 2014

Chain guard missing

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

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

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Fail 17 Jan 2014

Chain guard missing

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 961 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 961 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 2,205 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 1,190 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

How Reliable is the Ktm 250EXC?

Based on 1,327 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.

79.1%
Pass Rate
228
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
174
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre is unsuitable 26
reflector on motorcycle missing 20
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
Horn not working 15
wheel bearings have excessive free play 14
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VX53 LHW is a 2003 Ktm 250EXC in Orange with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 Ktm 250EXC models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 3,643 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 250EXC fails its MOT is tyre is unsuitable, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX53 LHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ktm 250EXC typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Ktm 250EXC is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX53 LHW registered?

VX53 LHW is a 2003 Ktm 250EXC, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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