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ESV 728

1984 Vincent Comet

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

18,357 mi
Last recorded18,357 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESV 728
MakeVincent
ModelComet
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 18,357 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 18,357 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 18,036 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 18,036 miles

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 17,482 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 17,482 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 16,926 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 16,350 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 16,350 miles

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 15,035 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 14,736 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

oil leak from engine sprocket area

Pass 28 Apr 2006 13,883 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 13,883 miles

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of the horn (1.3.2)

Battery in discharged condition

How Reliable is the Vincent Comet?

Based on 1,663 MOT tests across 390 vehicles.

92.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
76
Year Lifespan
390
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 7
Horn not working 4
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 4
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on 3
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ESV 728 is a 1984 Vincent Comet in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

The most common reason a Vincent Comet fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ESV 728, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vincent Comet typically stays on UK roads for around 76 years. At 42 years old, this Vincent Comet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ESV 728 registered?

ESV 728 is a 1984 Vincent Comet, first registered on 19 April 1984.

Is ESV 728 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESV 728 shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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