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FN04 BFP

2004 Vulcan Custom

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,675 mi
Last recorded16,675 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Vulcan Custom6,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 BFP
MakeVulcan
ModelCustom
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 16,675 miles

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. both sides forks (2.3.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear steped (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2017 16,675 miles

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. both sides forks (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear steped (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2017 16,672 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey blowing from headers (7.1.1b)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride split link facing wrong way around (6.2.1h)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread plate cracked and damaged (6.3.4b)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 10,093 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 10,093 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively tight tight spot (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Decelerometer brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.E1d)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 8,233 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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FN04 BFP is a 2004 Vulcan Custom in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2004 Vulcan Custom models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 6,980 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 FN04 BFP, 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 22 years old, this Vulcan Custom is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FN04 BFP registered?

FN04 BFP is a 2004 Vulcan Custom, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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