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WA04 VKC

2004 Ktm 525EXC

Orange Petrol 525cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ktm 525EXC2,126 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 VKC
MakeKtm
Model525EXC
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine525cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025
Pass 26 Apr 2024 7,864 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 7,436 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 3,039 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022

Nearside Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 6,627 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019
Pass 14 Dec 2018 5,629 miles

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 5,629 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 5,580 miles

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 5,580 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2016
Fail 9 Nov 2016

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 99 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 99 miles

Nearside Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride split link worn (6.2.1h)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 5,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 21 May 2013 2,205 miles

no indicators at time of test

Pass 10 May 2012 1,687 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 1,460 miles

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 5,974 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

bolt missing out of chain guide

no indicators fitted at time of test

Pass 31 Jul 2008 5,328 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 5,328 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 3,152 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 3,140 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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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WA04 VKC is a 2004 Ktm 525EXC in Orange with a 525cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2004 Ktm 525EXC models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 2,126 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 WA04 VKC, 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 22 years old, this Ktm 525EXC is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA04 VKC registered?

WA04 VKC is a 2004 Ktm 525EXC, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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