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317 HMY

1956 Velocette Mss

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

5,169 mi
Last recorded5,169 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1956 Velocette Mss6,165 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration317 HMY
MakeVelocette
ModelMss
Year1956
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 5,169 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 5,059 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 5,059 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 4,879 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 4,673 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 4,422 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 4,349 miles

How Reliable is the Velocette Mss?

Based on 1,214 MOT tests across 245 vehicles.

95.2%
Pass Rate
294
Miles/Year
72
Year Lifespan
245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 2
Horn not working 1
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1
Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim 1
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317 HMY is a 1956 Velocette Mss in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1956 Velocette Mss models, the average MOT pass rate is 98.8% with a typical mileage of 6,165 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 Mss fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 317 HMY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Velocette Mss typically stays on UK roads for around 72 years. At 70 years old, this Velocette Mss is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 317 HMY registered?

317 HMY is a 1956 Velocette Mss, first registered on 16 May 1956.

Is 317 HMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 317 HMY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 317 HMY have outstanding finance?

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