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916 EBO

1963 Velocette Viper

Black Petrol 350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

4,277 mi
Last recorded4,277 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 1963 Velocette Viper17,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration916 EBO
MakeVelocette
ModelViper
Year1963
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine350cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 4,277 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 4,120 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 4,102 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 4,068 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 3,904 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 3,667 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 3,194 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 May 2006 2,606 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 2,606 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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916 EBO is a 1963 Velocette Viper in Black with a 350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1963 Velocette Viper models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.6% with a typical mileage of 17,628 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 916 EBO, 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 63 years old, this Velocette Viper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 916 EBO registered?

916 EBO is a 1963 Velocette Viper, first registered on 25 July 1963.

Is 916 EBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 916 EBO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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