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DA03 OUG

2003 Vulcan Custom

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

7,359 mi
Last recorded7,359 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Vulcan Custom6,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 OUG
MakeVulcan
ModelCustom
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 7,359 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake component is slightly corroded brake pads (3.1.5)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play swing arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

clutch lever bracket damaged but ok

Fail 29 Sep 2017 5,935 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired no pattern (1.2.3a)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 5,918 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired no pattern (1.2.3a)

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 4,246 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 4,246 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 3,899 miles

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

clutch lever mount broken

Fail 11 Mar 2015 3,899 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

clutch lever mount broken

Pass 10 Apr 2014 3,278 miles

clutch lever damaged

Fail 4 Apr 2014 3,278 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

clutch lever damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2006 3,132 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 3,132 miles

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

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 OUG is a 2003 Vulcan Custom in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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

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