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YJ05 KWX

2005 Vulcan Custom

Multi-colour Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

5,873 mi
Last recorded5,873 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Vulcan Custom7,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 KWX
MakeVulcan
ModelCustom
Year2005
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 5,873 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 4,454 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 4,403 miles

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking rear mudguard (6.1.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

airbox insecure

Pass 8 May 2015 3,999 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 2 May 2015 3,998 miles

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Upper Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 3,234 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 3,234 miles

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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YJ05 KWX is a 2005 Vulcan Custom in Multi-colour with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2005 Vulcan Custom models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 7,053 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 YJ05 KWX, 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 21 years old, this Vulcan Custom is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ05 KWX registered?

YJ05 KWX is a 2005 Vulcan Custom, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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