KTM 450 EXC 13
Pass rate over time
The 450 EXC 13's first-time pass rate has risen 7.1 points since 2015, 86.7% to 93.8%.
What fails on a 450 EXC 13
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| suspension |
|
18 | 20.5 | 3.5× |
| lighting and signalling |
|
18 | 20.5 | 0.5× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
15 | 17 | 1.1× |
| brakes |
|
10 | 11.4 | 0.4× |
| steering and suspension |
|
7 | 8 | 0.3× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
6 | 6.8 | 4.3× |
| structure and attachments |
|
5 | 5.7 | 0.9× |
| tyres and wheels |
|
3 | 3.4 | 0.2× |
| drive system |
|
3 | 3.4 | 0.8× |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
3 | 3.4 | 3.3× |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the 450 EXC 13 beats 2 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ER5, YAMAHA XV535, SUZUKI GS500).
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the 450 EXC 13.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2012 (82.5% pass). Weakest: 2012 (82.5%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.
KTM 450 EXC 13 FAQ
Is the KTM 450 EXC 13 reliable?
The KTM 450 EXC 13 is less reliable than average for its class: 82.5% of its 503 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #3073 of 5426 models.
What does a 450 EXC 13 fail its MOT on most?
suspension — 20% of all defects recorded against failed 450 EXC 13 tests.