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FN55 AFA

2005 Vulcan Harrier

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

22,085 mi
Last recorded22,085 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Vulcan Harrier6,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 AFA
MakeVulcan
ModelHarrier
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 22,085 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

R/H front footrest not level

Rear Rear frame and swing arm assembly rusted. Treatment required

Fail 20 Oct 2016 21,479 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

R/H front footrest not level

Rear Rear frame and swing arm assembly rusted. Treatment required

Pass 16 Oct 2015 18,376 miles

REAR OF FRAME, SWINGARM ASSMEBLY, BRAKE ANCOR ARM, EXHAUST, RUSTED / CORRODED. TREATMMENT REQUIRED.

Fail 16 Oct 2015 18,376 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

REAR OF FRAME, SWINGARM ASSMEBLY, BRAKE ANCOR ARM, EXHAUST, RUSTED / CORRODED. TREATMMENT REQUIRED.

Pass 4 Oct 2014 17,301 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 17,301 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 15,301 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 15,301 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 14,054 miles

Rear Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 12,751 miles

CORRODED SWINGARM. SERVICE / CLEAN FRONT CALIPER

Pass 12 Oct 2010 11,272 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

SERVICE/CLEAN FRON BRAKE CALIPER

Pass 8 Oct 2009 7,745 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 7,745 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 9 Oct 2008 5,032 miles

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 5,032 miles

How Reliable is the Vulcan Harrier?

Based on 427 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

63.2%
Pass Rate
1,468
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
Footrest missing 21
reflector on motorcycle missing 15
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 15
Footrest insecure 15
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FN55 AFA is a 2005 Vulcan Harrier in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Vulcan Harrier models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 6,172 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 Harrier fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN55 AFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vulcan Harrier typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Vulcan Harrier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FN55 AFA is a 2005 Vulcan Harrier, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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