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HRK 939

1950 Vincent Comet

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,073 mi
Last recorded5,073 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2009
Typical for 1950 Vincent Comet7,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRK 939
MakeVincent
ModelComet
Year1950
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2009 5,073 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

front fork linkage slight free play!

Pass 24 Jun 2008 4,953 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2008 4,953 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2007 4,621 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 4,621 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 May 2006 4,340 miles

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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HRK 939 is a 1950 Vincent Comet in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1950 Vincent Comet models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 7,296 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 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 HRK 939, 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 76 years old, this Vincent Comet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HRK 939?

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What year was HRK 939 registered?

HRK 939 is a 1950 Vincent Comet, first registered on 11 March 1950.

Is HRK 939 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HRK 939 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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