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K888 DWW

1993 Kawasaki Vulcan

Green Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

1,088 mi
Last recorded1,088 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki Vulcan22,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK888 DWW
MakeKawasaki
ModelVulcan
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 1,088 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2023 25,884 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre starting to perish.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 24,782 miles

Exhaust/silencer clamp missing

Fuel tap slightly weeping

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 24,764 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed Perished around circumference of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust/silencer clamp missing

Fuel tap slightly weeping

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 23,893 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 23,074 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 23,056 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion fork legs (2.3.3)

Pass 7 May 2016 23,021 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 23,021 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (3.2.A1f(i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 May 2015 22,576 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 22,395 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 31 Aug 2012 20,667 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 20,165 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Aug 2010 19,802 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Aug 2009 19,485 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 19,111 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 18,857 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 18,483 miles

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 18,483 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 18,114 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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K888 DWW is a 1993 Kawasaki Vulcan in Green with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 K888 DWW, 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 K888 DWW registered?

K888 DWW is a 1993 Kawasaki Vulcan, first registered on 1 March 1993.

Is K888 DWW safe to buy?

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