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LSL 829

1963 Velocette Viper

Black Petrol 350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,156 mi
Last recorded48,156 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1963 Velocette Viper17,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLSL 829
MakeVelocette
ModelViper
Year1963
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine350cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 48,156 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 48,156 miles

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 47,498 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 46,789 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 46,789 miles

Front Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 45,737 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 44,214 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 42,476 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 40,896 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 38,130 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 36,696 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 35,439 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 34,610 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 33,599 miles

How Reliable is the Velocette Viper?

Based on 2,009 MOT tests across 358 vehicles.

94.3%
Pass Rate
255
Miles/Year
70
Year Lifespan
358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 4
Brake cable badly frayed 2
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 2
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 2
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LSL 829 is a 1963 Velocette Viper in Black with a 350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1963 Velocette Viper models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.6% with a typical mileage of 17,628 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 Viper fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LSL 829, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Velocette Viper typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 63 years old, this Velocette Viper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LSL 829 registered?

LSL 829 is a 1963 Velocette Viper, first registered on 31 December 1963.

Is LSL 829 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LSL 829 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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