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JOY 612

2012 Vincent Comet

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

29,350 mi
Last recorded29,350 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOY 612
MakeVincent
ModelComet
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 29,350 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 27,550 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 26,990 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 26,082 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 25,409 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 24,307 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 24,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 23,396 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 23,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2019 22,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 21,506 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 19,529 miles

all tyres have slight damage to outer sidewalls.

Pass 23 Feb 2016 17,749 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 12,005 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 3,178 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 2,928 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 2,691 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 2,339 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 2,056 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 1,428 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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JOY 612 is a 2012 Vincent Comet in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JOY 612, 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 14 years old, this Vincent Comet is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JOY 612 registered?

JOY 612 is a 2012 Vincent Comet, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is JOY 612 safe to buy?

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