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ENW 34D

1966 Velocette Thruxton

Silver Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186 mi
Last recorded186 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 1966 Velocette Thruxton7,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationENW 34D
MakeVelocette
ModelThruxton
Year1966
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2011 186 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 169 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 139 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

limited front brake reserve, but brake sharp

rhf mudguard stay broken, oil on rear tyre, fuel lines cracking

vin very hard to read

Fail 9 Mar 2009 139 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Oil leak

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

limited front brake reserve, but brake sharp

rhf mudguard stay broken, oil on rear tyre, fuel lines cracking

vin very hard to read

Pass 6 Mar 2008 107 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Mar 2007 81 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 81 miles

Nearside Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 2 miles

How Reliable is the Velocette Thruxton?

Based on 578 MOT tests across 119 vehicles.

95.3%
Pass Rate
210
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
119
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 1
Steering lock stop ineffective 1
wheel bearings have excessive free play 1
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. 1
Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play 1
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ENW 34D is a 1966 Velocette Thruxton in Silver with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1966 Velocette Thruxton models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.4% with a typical mileage of 7,082 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 Thruxton fails its MOT is position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on, accounting for 1 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ENW 34D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Velocette Thruxton typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 60 years old, this Velocette Thruxton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ENW 34D?

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What year was ENW 34D registered?

ENW 34D is a 1966 Velocette Thruxton, first registered on 8 February 1966.

Is ENW 34D safe to buy?

The MOT history for ENW 34D shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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