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BX05 BMV

2005 Vulcan Custom

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,780 mi
Last recorded27,780 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Vulcan Custom7,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 BMV
MakeVulcan
ModelCustom
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2013 27,780 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 27,745 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Motorcycle structure excessively distorted (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Lower Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

gear lever has exccesive play

tank insecure

Pass 17 Mar 2012 21,390 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

number plate smaller than should be

Fail 15 Mar 2012 21,390 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2012 21,259 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

number plate smaller than should be

Pass 31 Mar 2011 19,761 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 18,769 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 18,769 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

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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BX05 BMV is a 2005 Vulcan Custom in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BX05 BMV, 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 BX05 BMV registered?

BX05 BMV is a 2005 Vulcan Custom, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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