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167 EUP

1959 Velocette Venom

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,619 mi
Last recorded20,619 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 1959 Velocette Venom20,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration167 EUP
MakeVelocette
ModelVenom
Year1959
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 15 Nov 2011 20,619 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 19,560 miles

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 19,346 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2008 19,283 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 18,979 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 18,750 miles

How Reliable is the Velocette Venom?

Based on 5,061 MOT tests across 897 vehicles.

94.6%
Pass Rate
272
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
897
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 7
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 5
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 5
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 5
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167 EUP is a 1959 Velocette Venom in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1959 Velocette Venom models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.2% with a typical mileage of 20,492 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Velocette Venom fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 167 EUP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Velocette Venom typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 67 years old, this Velocette Venom is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 167 EUP registered?

167 EUP is a 1959 Velocette Venom, first registered on 29 August 1959.

Is 167 EUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 167 EUP shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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