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DAD 825

1938 Velocette Kss

Black Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2013
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,760 mi
Last recorded35,760 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 1938 Velocette Kss3,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAD 825
MakeVelocette
ModelKss
Year1938
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 22 Mar 2012 35,760 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 34,744 miles

How Reliable is the Velocette Kss?

Based on 586 MOT tests across 139 vehicles.

92.8%
Pass Rate
216
Miles/Year
88
Year Lifespan
139
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2
Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. 2
Brake cable badly frayed 2
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 2
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DAD 825 is a 1938 Velocette Kss in Black with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1938 Velocette Kss models, the average MOT pass rate is 98.1% with a typical mileage of 3,095 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Velocette Kss fails its MOT is tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, accounting for 2 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DAD 825, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Velocette Kss typically stays on UK roads for around 88 years. At 88 years old, this Velocette Kss is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DAD 825 registered?

DAD 825 is a 1938 Velocette Kss, first registered on 26 July 1938.

Is DAD 825 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAD 825 shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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