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478 XVE

1987 Velocette Unknown

Black Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,033 mi
Last recorded3,033 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
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Vehicle Details

Registration478 XVE
MakeVelocette
ModelUnknown
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 3,033 miles

daytime mot test carried out no lights fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2019 3,033 miles

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

daytime mot test carried out no lights fitted

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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478 XVE is a 1987 Velocette Unknown in Black with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 478 XVE, 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 39 years old, this Velocette Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 478 XVE registered?

478 XVE is a 1987 Velocette Unknown, first registered on 21 April 1987.

Is 478 XVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 478 XVE shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 478 XVE have outstanding finance?

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