Kawasaki Vulcan 900
Real ownership data from 1,811 UK Vulcan 900 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common Vulcan 900 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Exhaust and emissions | user entered | 9.3% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 9.3% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 4.9% |
| Wheels | dangerous | 3.3% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 2.7% |
| Suspension | major | 2.7% |
| Fluid leaks | fail | 2.7% |
| Fork seals | major | 2.7% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is fuel system.
Vulcan 900 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 9 | 10,795 mi | 436 | 92.31% |
| 2014 | 9 | 19,084 mi | 1,445 | 95% |
| 2013 | 91 | 14,400 mi | 1,068 | 86.82% |
| 2012 | 106 | 14,009 mi | 980 | 86.74% |
| 2011 | 164 | 14,620 mi | 954 | 87.23% |
| 2010 | 287 | 16,577 mi | 1,067 | 87.77% |
| 2009 | 336 | 17,480 mi | 949 | 87.85% |
| 2008 | 351 | 16,900 mi | 936 | 86.19% |
| 2007 | 322 | 17,983 mi | 919 | 87.46% |
| 2006 | 126 | 17,326 mi | 863 | 87.13% |
Vulcan 900 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki Vulcan 900?
Across 1,811 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are exhaust and emissions (9.3% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (9.3% of all recorded faults), controls and cables (4.9% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki Vulcan 900?
The median Kawasaki Vulcan 900 in the UK has covered 16,677 miles, and typically rides about 959 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 9,966 and 25,252 miles.
Is the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 reliable?
87.25% of Kawasaki Vulcan 900 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.01 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 1,811 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.