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YJ05 USY

2005 Vulcan Custom

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,615 mi
Last recorded13,615 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Vulcan Custom7,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 USY
MakeVulcan
ModelCustom
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 13,615 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 13,598 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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

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

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 12,589 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 12,551 miles

Drive belt guard fouling another component (6.2.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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))

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint excessively worn (3.2.A1d)

Pass 18 May 2010 11,609 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 18 May 2010 11,604 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 17,357 miles

Exhaust loose

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 16,743 miles

All position lamps do 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))

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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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YJ05 USY is a 2005 Vulcan Custom in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Vulcan Custom models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 7,053 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 YJ05 USY, 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 21 years old, this Vulcan Custom is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ05 USY registered?

YJ05 USY is a 2005 Vulcan Custom, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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