MOT reliability
Kawasaki Vulcan classic
3 vehicles · 42 completed MOT tests analysed
90%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Kawasaki Vulcan classic vehicles and 42 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Vulcan classic has an overall 90% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 23,276 miles.
3
Vehicles
42
MOT tests
756
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Vulcan classic problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Vulcan classic MOT tests:
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Other70%
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Emissions & nuisance35%
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Seatbelts & equipment15%
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Body & structure5%
Kawasaki Vulcan classic pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 50% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3)
Most common Kawasaki Vulcan classic MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Vulcan classic MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (6 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (3 times)
- Centre Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a) (1 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c) (1 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
- front tyre tread cracked. (1 times)
- rear number plate incorrect size(too small) (1 times)
- Front Tyre showing signs of age, perishing between tread (1 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
Kawasaki Vulcan classic pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 19 | 79% | 27,144 |
| 1998 | 1 | 15 | 100% | 36,558 |
Kawasaki Vulcan classic reliability FAQ
Across 3 Kawasaki Vulcan classic vehicles in our MOT data,
90% pass the MOT (a 10% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Vulcan classic MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Centre Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a).
The typical Kawasaki Vulcan classic in our data has covered around
23,276 miles.
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