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FJ53 AZR

2004 Vulcan Custom

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

15,356 mi
Last recorded15,356 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Vulcan Custom6,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 AZR
MakeVulcan
ModelCustom
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2015 15,356 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 15,337 miles

Handlebar deformed creased & bent (2.1.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 15,332 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

cltch cable insecure

Pass 21 Sep 2012 13,008 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 13,008 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 11,834 miles

Main stand badly corroded.

Fail 1 Sep 2011 11,829 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Main stand badly coroded.

Pass 15 Sep 2010 11,809 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

centre stand corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2010 11,784 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

centre stand corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2009 11,499 miles

front foot rest pivots worn rec replacment

Fail 9 Sep 2009 11,495 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

front foot rest pivots worn rec replacment

Pass 20 Sep 2008 10,531 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 8,920 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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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FJ53 AZR is a 2004 Vulcan Custom in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 FJ53 AZR, 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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What year was FJ53 AZR registered?

FJ53 AZR is a 2004 Vulcan Custom, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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