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998 YMU

1961 Velocette Venom

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,852 mi
Last recorded5,852 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 1961 Velocette Venom11,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration998 YMU
MakeVelocette
ModelVenom
Year1961
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2018 5,852 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 4,988 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 13,607 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 12,649 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 8,261 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 5,881 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 4,223 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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998 YMU is a 1961 Velocette Venom in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1961 Velocette Venom models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.0% with a typical mileage of 11,820 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 998 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 65 years old, this Velocette Venom is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 998 YMU registered?

998 YMU is a 1961 Velocette Venom, first registered on 31 December 1961.

Is 998 YMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 998 YMU shows 7 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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