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C96 KJE

1986 Kawasaki Vulcan

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

29,941 mi
Last recorded29,941 miles
Recorded on16 May 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC96 KJE
MakeKawasaki
ModelVulcan
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2015 29,941 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 29,578 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 29,578 miles

Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 28,852 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 28,432 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 28,432 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 28,372 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 28,372 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Fail 26 Sep 2009 27,897 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 27,897 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 27,095 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 25,670 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 23,931 miles

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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C96 KJE is a 1986 Kawasaki Vulcan in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 C96 KJE, 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 40 years old, this Kawasaki Vulcan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C96 KJE registered?

C96 KJE is a 1986 Kawasaki Vulcan, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C96 KJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C96 KJE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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