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685 UM

1961 Velocette Unknown

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,410 mi
Last recorded44,410 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
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Vehicle Details

Registration685 UM
MakeVelocette
ModelUnknown
Year1961
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 44,410 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 44,410 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

How Reliable is the Velocette Unknown?

Based on 322 MOT tests across 298 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
66
Year Lifespan
298
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. fouls forkegs 1
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 1
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 1
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 1
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685 UM is a 1961 Velocette Unknown in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Velocette Unknown fails its MOT is wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. fouls forkegs, accounting for 1 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 685 UM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Velocette Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 65 years old, this Velocette Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 685 UM registered?

685 UM is a 1961 Velocette Unknown, first registered on 5 May 1961.

Is 685 UM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 685 UM shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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