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KWJ 256

1948 Velocette Mac

Black Petrol 348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

14,868 mi
Last recorded14,868 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1948 Velocette Mac5,534 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWJ 256
MakeVelocette
ModelMac
Year1948
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine348cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 14,868 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 14,861 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2024 14,729 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 14,590 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 14,380 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 14,032 miles

Front wheel bearing is slightly noisy.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2018 13,734 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear tyre is worn.

Pass 24 Apr 2017 12,959 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 12,133 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 11,374 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 10,434 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 9,011 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 7,402 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 6,086 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 3,751 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 3,678 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 3,419 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 3,055 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 3,055 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

How Reliable is the Velocette Mac?

Based on 1,533 MOT tests across 365 vehicles.

92.8%
Pass Rate
211
Miles/Year
78
Year Lifespan
365
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 5
Horn not working 5
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 5
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 5
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KWJ 256 is a 1948 Velocette Mac in Black with a 348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1948 Velocette Mac models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 5,534 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 Mac fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KWJ 256, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Velocette Mac typically stays on UK roads for around 78 years. At 78 years old, this Velocette Mac is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KWJ 256 registered?

KWJ 256 is a 1948 Velocette Mac, first registered on 3 July 1948.

Is KWJ 256 safe to buy?

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