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BHF 60

1951 Vincent Comet

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

638 mi
Last recorded638 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 1951 Vincent Comet8,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHF 60
MakeVincent
ModelComet
Year1951
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 638 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 382 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 121 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 116 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 13 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 7,126 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 7,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 7,125 miles

How Reliable is the Vincent Comet?

Based on 1,663 MOT tests across 390 vehicles.

92.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
76
Year Lifespan
390
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 7
Horn not working 4
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 4
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on 3
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BHF 60 is a 1951 Vincent Comet in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1951 Vincent Comet models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.1% with a typical mileage of 8,000 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 Vincent Comet fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BHF 60, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vincent Comet typically stays on UK roads for around 76 years. At 75 years old, this Vincent Comet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of BHF 60?

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What year was BHF 60 registered?

BHF 60 is a 1951 Vincent Comet, first registered on 31 December 1951.

Is BHF 60 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHF 60 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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