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YK53 BFO

2003 Ktm 300 Exc

Black Petrol 300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

30 mi
Last recorded30 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Ktm 300 Exc1,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 BFO
MakeKtm
Model300 Exc
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 30 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 30 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 30 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023
Fail 31 Mar 2023

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 2,921 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 2,199 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 1,733 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 1,490 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 1,179 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 903 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 903 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 422 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 3,387 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 3,387 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 3,243 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2008 2,567 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 2,567 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Ktm 300 Exc?

Based on 3,839 MOT tests across 558 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
267
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
558
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 74
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 71
Horn not working 58
Tyre is unsuitable 53
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 48
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YK53 BFO is a 2003 Ktm 300 Exc in Black with a 300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 Ktm 300 Exc models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 1,384 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 300 Exc fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK53 BFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ktm 300 Exc typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Ktm 300 Exc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK53 BFO registered?

YK53 BFO is a 2003 Ktm 300 Exc, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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