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M540 HDF

1995 Kawasaki Vulcan

Purple Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

26,158 mi
Last recorded26,158 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki Vulcan19,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM540 HDF
MakeKawasaki
ModelVulcan
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 26,158 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 26,158 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 25,818 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 25,205 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 24,454 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 24,392 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear brake has very slight bind

Pass 16 Jul 2016 24,294 miles

Front Tyre perished

Pass 21 Jul 2015 24,130 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 23,894 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 23,508 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 23,010 miles

throttle slow in return

Pass 16 Jul 2011 18,639 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 18,637 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 18,495 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 18,476 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 14,449 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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M540 HDF is a 1995 Kawasaki Vulcan in Purple with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1995 Kawasaki Vulcan models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 19,902 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 M540 HDF, 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 31 years old, this Kawasaki Vulcan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M540 HDF registered?

M540 HDF is a 1995 Kawasaki Vulcan, first registered on 24 March 1995.

Is M540 HDF safe to buy?

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