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EU54 XNX

2004 Vulcan Custom

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

22,184 mi
Last recorded22,184 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Vulcan Custom6,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 XNX
MakeVulcan
ModelCustom
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 22,184 miles

Backrest insecure

Chain guard missing

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear tyre walls starting to perish

Fail 23 Jul 2014 22,184 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Backrest insecure

Chain guard missing

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear tyre walls starting to perish

Pass 17 Jun 2009 22,137 miles

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2009 22,137 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 21,513 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

rear brake needs a lot of pedal pressure due to poor design

rear brake pedal awkward to use

Fail 17 Oct 2007 21,508 miles

Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

rear brake pedal awkward to use

Fail 13 Oct 2007 21,444 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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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EU54 XNX is a 2004 Vulcan Custom in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 2004 Vulcan Custom models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 6,980 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 EU54 XNX, 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 22 years old, this Vulcan Custom is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EU54 XNX is a 2004 Vulcan Custom, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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