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KTM Exc (2002)

128 real MOT outcomes analysed • 81.9% first-time pass rate

2002 KTM Exc

CarHunch analysed 128 real MOT records for the 2002 KTM Exc. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2002 KTM EXC passes its MOT at 81.9%, marginally above the UK average of 80%, suggesting broadly reliable baseline condition—though the 8.6% dangerous defect rate is reassuringly low for a 20+ year old machine. This is a specialist off-road bike, so the typical sample size of 128 vehicles reflects a modest user base compared to mainstream cars.

The median mileage of just 2,005 miles indicates these bikes spend substantial time off-road or in storage rather than high-street commuting, which explains why advisories average 5.1 per vehicle despite relatively low failure counts (1.73). If you're buying one, expect typical age-related wear and budget for a pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension, tyres, and fuel system—the usual suspects on ageing trail bikes.

Average reliability In line with UK average
81.9%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
2,005
typical mileage
651–3,210 middle half
8.6%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.73
avg MOT failures per car
over 8.2 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2002 KTM Exc

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2002 KTM Exc vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

651
low mileage
2,005
typical
3,210
high mileage

Half of all 2002 KTM Exc vehicles fall between 651 and 3,210 miles.

2002 KTM Exc — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 13 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (28% of peak).

46 13 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

8.2
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.73
Avg failures per vehicle
5.1
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2002 KTM Exc

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 43.8%
    Rear reflector on motorcycle missing
  • 25.5%
    Chain guard missing
  • 25.3%
    No lights fitted at time of test
  • 24%
    Rear wheel bearings have slight free play
  • 23.4%
    Front wheel bearings have slight free play
  • 20.1%
    Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim.
  • 18.8%
    Horn not working
  • 16.4%
    Headlamp aim too high

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2002. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Other model years — KTM Exc:

2003