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890 CUW

1961 Velocette Le

Grey Petrol 192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

8,509 mi
Last recorded8,509 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1961 Velocette Le18,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration890 CUW
MakeVelocette
ModelLe
Year1961
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine192cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 8,509 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 8,407 miles

both tyres cracked and perished

Pass 8 Sep 2015 8,087 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 7,961 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 7,820 miles

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 7,812 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 7,684 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 7,485 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 7,313 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 7,133 miles

How Reliable is the Velocette Le?

Based on 1,972 MOT tests across 507 vehicles.

92.6%
Pass Rate
117
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
507
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 6
Horn not working 5
wheel bearings have excessive free play 5
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890 CUW is a 1961 Velocette Le in Grey with a 192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1961 Velocette Le models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.1% with a typical mileage of 18,333 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 Le fails its MOT is roller brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%., accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 890 CUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Velocette Le typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 65 years old, this Velocette Le is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 890 CUW registered?

890 CUW is a 1961 Velocette Le, first registered on 25 July 1961.

Is 890 CUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 890 CUW shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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