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M61 WFV

1995 Kawasaki Vulcan

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

34,812 mi
Last recorded34,812 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki Vulcan19,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM61 WFV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVulcan
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 34,812 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 34,797 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear mounting bolt loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 34,745 miles

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Upper Forks slightly corroded Both fork stanchions are pitted and corroded. (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 34,725 miles

Central Rear Lower Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Lower Stop lamp not working Brake control 2 does not activate the stop lamp. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Upper Forks slightly corroded Both fork stanchions are pitted and corroded. (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2021 34,612 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 May 2020 34,376 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 May 2019 31,963 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 23,984 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 22,888 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 22,425 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 22,078 miles

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

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Fail 16 May 2015 22,078 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 21,486 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 21,486 miles

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

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 19,870 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 19,870 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2011 19,814 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 19,163 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 18,879 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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M61 WFV is a 1995 Kawasaki Vulcan in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 M61 WFV, 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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M61 WFV is a 1995 Kawasaki Vulcan, first registered on 17 May 1995.

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