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254 BAT

1959 Velocette Venom

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,289 mi
Last recorded54,289 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 1959 Velocette Venom20,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration254 BAT
MakeVelocette
ModelVenom
Year1959
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 23 Aug 2011 54,289 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 52,705 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 51,021 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 47,984 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 46,616 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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254 BAT is a 1959 Velocette Venom in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1959 Velocette Venom models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.2% with a typical mileage of 20,492 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 254 BAT, 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 67 years old, this Velocette Venom is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 254 BAT registered?

254 BAT is a 1959 Velocette Venom, first registered on 25 May 1959.

Is 254 BAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 254 BAT shows 5 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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