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DA03 OUD

2003 Vulcan Custom

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

10,992 mi
Last recorded10,992 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Vulcan Custom6,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 OUD
MakeVulcan
ModelCustom
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 10,992 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 27 Nov 2016 10,922 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 10,988 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 10,988 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Passing light inoperative .

Right hand handlebar slightly bent .

Pass 9 Mar 2013 10,604 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 10,602 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2011 2,203 miles

advise exhaust been welded

advise main beam tell tail light is white

advise nearside indicator tell tail light is white

both rear footpegs removed

Fail 18 May 2011 2,181 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

advise exhaust been welded

advise main beam tell tail light is white

advise nearside indicator tell tail light is white

both rear footpegs removed

Pass 17 Oct 2009 1,634 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 104 miles

How Reliable is the Vulcan Custom?

Based on 1,299 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
871
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
270
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 63
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 46
Drive chain excessively loose 37
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 28
Direction indicator not working 24
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DA03 OUD is a 2003 Vulcan Custom in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Vulcan Custom models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 6,715 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 Vulcan Custom fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA03 OUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was DA03 OUD registered?

DA03 OUD is a 2003 Vulcan Custom, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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