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NK54 GXC

2004 Vulcan Custom

Purple Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

6,569 mi
Last recorded6,569 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Vulcan Custom6,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK54 GXC
MakeVulcan
ModelCustom
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2014 6,569 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 6,568 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2013 5,278 miles

swingarm started to rust

Fail 29 Jul 2013 5,278 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

swingarm started to rust

Fail 13 Apr 2013 5,266 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2012 3,014 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2012 2,906 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2011 14,612 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2008 12,295 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 12,295 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 3,817 miles

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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NK54 GXC is a 2004 Vulcan Custom in Purple with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 NK54 GXC, 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 NK54 GXC registered?

NK54 GXC is a 2004 Vulcan Custom, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is NK54 GXC safe to buy?

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