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891 VHW

2001 Velocette Venom

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

12,650 mi
Last recorded12,650 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
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Vehicle Details

Registration891 VHW
MakeVelocette
ModelVenom
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 12,650 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 11,803 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 11,167 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 10,324 miles

Centre Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 10,096 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 9,667 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 8,980 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 8,980 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 7,992 miles

Centre Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 7,512 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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891 VHW is a 2001 Velocette Venom in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 891 VHW, 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 25 years old, this Velocette Venom is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 891 VHW registered?

891 VHW is a 2001 Velocette Venom, first registered on 10 October 2001.

Is 891 VHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 891 VHW 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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