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503 XWG

1959 Velocette Unknown

Grey Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2 mi
Last recorded2 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

Registration503 XWG
MakeVelocette
ModelUnknown
Year1959
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2025 2 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 8,224 miles

Rear play in rear wheel bearing/swingarm

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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503 XWG is a 1959 Velocette Unknown in Grey with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 503 XWG, 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 67 years old, this Velocette Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 503 XWG registered?

503 XWG is a 1959 Velocette Unknown, first registered on 23 October 1959.

Is 503 XWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 503 XWG 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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