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697 YMU

1960 Velocette Venom

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,854 mi
Last recorded37,854 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 1960 Velocette Venom15,204 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration697 YMU
MakeVelocette
ModelVenom
Year1960
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 17 Aug 2016 37,854 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 36,140 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 35,202 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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697 YMU is a 1960 Velocette Venom in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1960 Velocette Venom models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.8% with a typical mileage of 15,204 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 697 YMU, 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 66 years old, this Velocette Venom is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 697 YMU registered?

697 YMU is a 1960 Velocette Venom, first registered on 2 May 1960.

Is 697 YMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 697 YMU shows 3 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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