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P864 YGJ

1997 Kawasaki Vulcan

Green Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,354 mi
Last recorded87,354 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP864 YGJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelVulcan
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 87,354 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 85,800 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 84,246 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 82,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 80,446 miles

Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 78,704 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 73,750 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 72,255 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 66,758 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 59,848 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 59,848 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 50,094 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 44,672 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 39,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 39,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 30,835 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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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P864 YGJ is a 1997 Kawasaki Vulcan in Green with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P864 YGJ, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki Vulcan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P864 YGJ registered?

P864 YGJ is a 1997 Kawasaki Vulcan, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P864 YGJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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