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197 AJW

1960 Velocette Unknown

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48 mi
Last recorded48 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 1960 Velocette Unknown8,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration197 AJW
MakeVelocette
ModelUnknown
Year1960
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2019 48 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 22 miles

How Reliable is the Velocette Unknown?

Based on 322 MOT tests across 298 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
66
Year Lifespan
298
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. fouls forkegs 1
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 1
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 1
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 1
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197 AJW is a 1960 Velocette Unknown in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1960 Velocette Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.1% with a typical mileage of 8,599 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Velocette Unknown fails its MOT is wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. fouls forkegs, accounting for 1 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 197 AJW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Velocette Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 66 years old, this Velocette Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 197 AJW registered?

197 AJW is a 1960 Velocette Unknown, first registered on 21 July 1960.

Is 197 AJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 197 AJW shows 2 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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