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JTN 228D

1966 Velocette Thruxton

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,332 mi
Last recorded5,332 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 1966 Velocette Thruxton7,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTN 228D
MakeVelocette
ModelThruxton
Year1966
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2011 5,332 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 5,122 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 4,905 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 4,743 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 4,654 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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JTN 228D is a 1966 Velocette Thruxton in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JTN 228D, 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.

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What year was JTN 228D registered?

JTN 228D is a 1966 Velocette Thruxton, first registered on 14 March 1966.

Is JTN 228D safe to buy?

The MOT history for JTN 228D shows 5 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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