MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,236 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain worn but not considered excessive slight rusting (6.1.7 (c) (i))
wiring around handle bars loose and unshielded
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
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
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
exhaust and stand have low ground clearance may cause danger cornering
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
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)
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)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
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))
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was MV53 DZH registered?
MV53 DZH is a 2003 Vulcan Custom, first registered on 24 November 2003.
Is MV53 DZH safe to buy?
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