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CSO 691

1997 Velocette Venom

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

5,256 mi
Last recorded5,256 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Velocette Venom18,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSO 691
MakeVelocette
ModelVenom
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 5,256 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2010 5,137 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 4,979 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 4,506 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 4,506 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 4,409 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 4,008 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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CSO 691 is a 1997 Velocette Venom 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 1997 Velocette Venom models, the average MOT pass rate is 98.0% with a typical mileage of 18,304 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 Venom fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CSO 691, 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 29 years old, this Velocette Venom is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CSO 691 registered?

CSO 691 is a 1997 Velocette Venom, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is CSO 691 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CSO 691 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.

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