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947 BGF

1989 Velocette Le

Blue Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,419 mi
Last recorded15,419 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
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Vehicle Details

Registration947 BGF
MakeVelocette
ModelLe
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2017 15,419 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play swing arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 19 Jul 2016 15,392 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

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

front tyre cracking

Pass 15 Jul 2015 15,292 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tyre cracking

Pass 22 Jul 2014 15,234 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

front tyre cracking

Pass 18 Jul 2013 14,975 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 14,536 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

How Reliable is the Velocette Le?

Based on 1,972 MOT tests across 507 vehicles.

92.6%
Pass Rate
117
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
507
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 6
Horn not working 5
wheel bearings have excessive free play 5
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947 BGF is a 1989 Velocette Le in Blue with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Velocette Le fails its MOT is roller brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%., accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 947 BGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Velocette Le typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 37 years old, this Velocette Le is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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947 BGF is a 1989 Velocette Le, first registered on 15 November 1989.

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