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K186 SLY

1993 Kawasaki Vulcan

Blue Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

10,057 mi
Last recorded10,057 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki Vulcan22,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK186 SLY
MakeKawasaki
ModelVulcan
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 10,057 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 9,449 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 8,844 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 8,844 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 8,844 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Fail 30 Aug 2008 8,844 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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Pass 8 May 2006 8,597 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Vulcan?

Based on 1,005 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
443
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 13
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 5
reflector on motorcycle missing 5
wheel bearings are excessively rough 3
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K186 SLY is a 1993 Kawasaki Vulcan in Blue with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1993 Kawasaki Vulcan models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 22,541 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 Kawasaki Vulcan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K186 SLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Vulcan typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 33 years old, this Kawasaki Vulcan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K186 SLY registered?

K186 SLY is a 1993 Kawasaki Vulcan, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K186 SLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K186 SLY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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