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K28 KWU

1993 Kawasaki Vulcan

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

41,666 mi
Last recorded41,666 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki Vulcan22,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK28 KWU
MakeKawasaki
ModelVulcan
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 41,666 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 40,806 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 39,129 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 37,466 miles

Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 35,177 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 34,041 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 33,264 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 30,858 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 30,858 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 26,363 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 26,138 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 May 2008 25,698 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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K28 KWU is a 1993 Kawasaki Vulcan in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K28 KWU, 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 K28 KWU registered?

K28 KWU is a 1993 Kawasaki Vulcan, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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The MOT history for K28 KWU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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