MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,319 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)
Drive chain causing wear to frame above rear swing arm pivot
Drive chain causing wear to frame above rear swing arm pivot
Front Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Front brake lever (on hub), kick-starter and gear lever all slightly loose on splines
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Throttle twist-grip sticks slightly
Front brake lever (on hub), kick-starter and gear lever all slightly loose on splines
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Throttle twist-grip sticks slightly
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
How Reliable is the Ariel Red Hunter?
Based on 1,323 MOT tests across 314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WBB 724 is a 1955 Ariel Red Hunter in Red with a 350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1955 Ariel Red Hunter models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 10,266 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 Ariel Red Hunter fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WBB 724, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ariel Red Hunter typically stays on UK roads for around 72 years. At 71 years old, this Ariel Red Hunter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was WBB 724 registered?
WBB 724 is a 1955 Ariel Red Hunter, first registered on 7 June 1955.
Is WBB 724 safe to buy?
The MOT history for WBB 724 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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