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YTD 952

1956 Velocette Venom

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,324 mi
Last recorded66,324 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2010
Typical for 1956 Velocette Venom15,234 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTD 952
MakeVelocette
ModelVenom
Year1956
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2010 66,324 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 66,295 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 6,628 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 66,250 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 66,250 miles

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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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YTD 952 is a 1956 Velocette Venom in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1956 Velocette Venom models, the average MOT pass rate is 96.3% with a typical mileage of 15,234 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 Venom fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YTD 952, 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 70 years old, this Velocette Venom is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YTD 952 registered?

YTD 952 is a 1956 Velocette Venom, first registered on 1 June 1956.

Is YTD 952 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YTD 952 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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