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VX54 PZN

2004 Ktm 450EXC

Orange Petrol 450cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

2,292 mi
Last recorded2,292 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Ktm 450EXC2,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 PZN
MakeKtm
Model450EXC
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine450cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 2,292 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 1,998 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 1,473 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 1,473 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 1,116 miles

Only to be used in daylight hours and not at times off reduced visibility.

Pass 2 Sep 2019 704 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 704 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 5,840 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 5,840 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 4,546 miles

All lights taped up

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 4,467 miles

All lights taped up

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 4,467 miles

All lights taped up

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 4,352 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 1,748 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 1,736 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 May 2013 1,736 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 1,735 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 1,735 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

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

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Pass 6 May 2011 1,701 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 1,630 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 1,630 miles

Rear Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 1,350 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 1,233 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

How Reliable is the Ktm 450EXC?

Based on 2,462 MOT tests across 268 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
322
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
268
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 50
reflector on motorcycle missing 45
wheel bearings have excessive free play 31
Tyre is unsuitable 28
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 27
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VX54 PZN is a 2004 Ktm 450EXC in Orange with a 450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2004 Ktm 450EXC models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 2,808 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 450EXC fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX54 PZN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ktm 450EXC typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Ktm 450EXC is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VX54 PZN is a 2004 Ktm 450EXC, first registered on 6 December 2004.

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