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761 UYX

1958 Velocette Viper

Not stated Petrol 350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,644 mi
Last recorded25,644 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1958 Velocette Viper12,131 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration761 UYX
MakeVelocette
ModelViper
Year1958
ColourNot stated
Fuel typePetrol
Engine350cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 25,644 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 24,922 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 24,922 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 24,873 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

dynamo belt guard missing

front tyre starting to perish on both sidewalls

How Reliable is the Velocette Viper?

Based on 2,009 MOT tests across 358 vehicles.

94.3%
Pass Rate
255
Miles/Year
70
Year Lifespan
358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 4
Brake cable badly frayed 2
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 2
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 2
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761 UYX is a 1958 Velocette Viper in Not stated with a 350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1958 Velocette Viper models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.3% with a typical mileage of 12,131 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Velocette Viper fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 761 UYX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Velocette Viper typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 68 years old, this Velocette Viper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 761 UYX registered?

761 UYX is a 1958 Velocette Viper, first registered on 26 September 1958.

Is 761 UYX safe to buy?

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