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497 AHJ

1961 Velocette Venom

Not stated Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,035 mi
Last recorded10,035 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 1961 Velocette Venom11,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration497 AHJ
MakeVelocette
ModelVenom
Year1961
ColourNot stated
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2017 10,035 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 10,033 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 10,029 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 10,021 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 9,981 miles

Centre Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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497 AHJ is a 1961 Velocette Venom in Not stated with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1961 Velocette Venom models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.0% with a typical mileage of 11,820 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 497 AHJ, 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 65 years old, this Velocette Venom is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 497 AHJ registered?

497 AHJ is a 1961 Velocette Venom, first registered on 5 October 1961.

Is 497 AHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 497 AHJ shows 5 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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