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VX55 MVR

2005 Vulcan Harrier

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,491 mi
Last recorded3,491 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Vulcan Harrier6,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 MVR
MakeVulcan
ModelHarrier
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 3,491 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 3,482 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 822 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 822 miles

Rear Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

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

How Reliable is the Vulcan Harrier?

Based on 427 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

63.2%
Pass Rate
1,468
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
Footrest missing 21
reflector on motorcycle missing 15
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 15
Footrest insecure 15
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VX55 MVR is a 2005 Vulcan Harrier in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Vulcan Harrier models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 6,172 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 Harrier fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX55 MVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vulcan Harrier typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Vulcan Harrier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX55 MVR registered?

VX55 MVR is a 2005 Vulcan Harrier, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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