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214 CGE

1961 Velocette Viper

Black Petrol 350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,276 mi
Last recorded27,276 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1961 Velocette Viper25,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration214 CGE
MakeVelocette
ModelViper
Year1961
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine350cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 27,276 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 27,127 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 27,127 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 27,117 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 27,060 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 27,057 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 26,836 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 26,650 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 26,554 miles

How Reliable is the Velocette Viper?

Based on 2,009 MOT tests across 358 vehicles.

94.3%
Pass Rate
255
Miles/Year
70
Year Lifespan
358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 4
Brake cable badly frayed 2
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 2
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 2
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214 CGE is a 1961 Velocette Viper in Black with a 350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1961 Velocette Viper models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.4% with a typical mileage of 25,098 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 Viper fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 214 CGE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Velocette Viper typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 65 years old, this Velocette Viper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 214 CGE registered?

214 CGE is a 1961 Velocette Viper, first registered on 4 April 1961.

Is 214 CGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 214 CGE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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