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K680 KWR

1993 Kawasaki Vulcan

Maroon Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

21,569 mi
Last recorded21,569 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki Vulcan22,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK680 KWR
MakeKawasaki
ModelVulcan
Year1993
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 21,569 miles

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

Rear slight perishing on side wall

Pass 25 May 2023 21,540 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing in tread aswell (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 21,493 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 21,236 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 20,715 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 20,494 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively stone damage but does not impair function or considered to have weakened the belt (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 20,203 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 19,797 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 19,128 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 19,128 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 18,909 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 18,642 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 17,765 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 16,342 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 14,590 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 13,352 miles

Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 13,033 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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K680 KWR is a 1993 Kawasaki Vulcan in Maroon with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 K680 KWR, 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 K680 KWR registered?

K680 KWR is a 1993 Kawasaki Vulcan, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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