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NK06 OSY

2006 Vulcan Custom

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,399 mi
Last recorded38,399 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 2006 Vulcan Custom6,677 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK06 OSY
MakeVulcan
ModelCustom
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 38,399 miles

Front Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 38,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Front Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 38,399 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 38,399 miles

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

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 37,710 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 37,710 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 31,046 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 31,046 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 25,085 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 25,085 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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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NK06 OSY is a 2006 Vulcan Custom in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2006 Vulcan Custom models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 6,677 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 NK06 OSY, 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 20 years old, this Vulcan Custom is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NK06 OSY registered?

NK06 OSY is a 2006 Vulcan Custom, first registered on 1 May 2006.

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