MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,615 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
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)
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)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
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)
Exhaust loose
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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