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LYW 422

1951 Vincent Comet

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,395 mi
Last recorded15,395 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2011
Typical for 1951 Vincent Comet8,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYW 422
MakeVincent
ModelComet
Year1951
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2011 15,395 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 15,395 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 15,172 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 15,172 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 15,037 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 14,836 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 14,569 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 14,193 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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LYW 422 is a 1951 Vincent Comet in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1951 Vincent Comet models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.1% with a typical mileage of 8,000 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 LYW 422, 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 75 years old, this Vincent Comet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LYW 422 registered?

LYW 422 is a 1951 Vincent Comet, first registered on 2 May 1951.

Is LYW 422 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYW 422 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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