MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Bike : Kawasaki : Vulcan
Kawasaki Vulcan
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Most common fail reason |
| 1985 | 1 | 0% | Insufficient brake control reserve travel. |
| 1993 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1995 | 1 | 0% | Stop lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 1996 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1997 | 5 | 100% | n/a |
| 1998 | 1 | 0% | Binding brake. |
| 1999 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
| 2000 | 3 | 100% | n/a |
| 2001 | 2 | 50% | Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is affected. |
| 2002 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2004 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
| 2005 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
| 2006 | 2 | 50% | Tyre tread depth too low. |
| 2007 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
| 2008 | 3 | 100% | n/a |
| 2009 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
| 2010 | 3 | 100% | n/a |
| 2012 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2013 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
| 2015 | 3 | 100% | n/a |
| 2016 | 12 | 75% | Brake pedal anti-slip provision inadequate. |
| 2017 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2020 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
Tests: 54
Average Kawasaki Vulcan pass rate: 85.19%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear. | 4.8.2(a)(ii) | Major | 38% |
| 2 | Stop lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.3.1(a)(ii) | Major | 25% |
| 3 | Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is affected. | 6.2.7(a)(ii) | Dangerous | 13% |
| 4 | Exhaust system leaking or insecure. | 6.1.2(a) | Major | 13% |
| 5 | Part of the exhaust system insecure. | 8.1.1(b)(i) | Major | 13% |
| 6 | Rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative. | 4.7.1(b)(ii) | Major | 13% |
| 7 | Footrest missing or insecure. | 6.2.12(a) | Major | 13% |
| 8 | Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm. | 1.1.13(a) | Dangerous | 13% |
| 9 | Brake pedal anti-slip provision inadequate. | 1.1.2(c) | Major | 13% |
| 10 | Binding brake. | 1.2.1(f) | Major | 13% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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