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MV53 DZH

2003 Vulcan Custom

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

10,236 mi
Last recorded10,236 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Vulcan Custom6,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 DZH
MakeVulcan
ModelCustom
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 10,236 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive slight rusting (6.1.7 (c) (i))

wiring around handle bars loose and unshielded

Fail 3 Sep 2020 10,236 miles

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive slight rusting (6.1.7 (c) (i))

wiring around handle bars loose and unshielded

Pass 28 Aug 2019 10,143 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 9,994 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 9,986 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2015 75,677 miles

exhaust and stand have low ground clearance may cause danger cornering

Fail 8 Aug 2015 7,549 miles

Brake locking device insecure rear brake cable front split pin (3.2.A1e)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

exhaust and stand have low ground clearance may cause danger cornering

Pass 9 Dec 2011 7,508 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 7,508 miles

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 7,041 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 7,041 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 6,494 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 17 Nov 2009 6,494 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 Nov 2008 5,831 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 5,823 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.2.B2a)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Vulcan Custom?

Based on 1,299 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
871
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
270
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 63
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 46
Drive chain excessively loose 37
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 28
Direction indicator not working 24
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MV53 DZH is a 2003 Vulcan Custom in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2003 Vulcan Custom models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 6,715 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 Vulcan Custom fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MV53 DZH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vulcan Custom typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Vulcan Custom is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MV53 DZH is a 2003 Vulcan Custom, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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