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MJW 258

1954 Vincent Black Shadow

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

9,763 mi
Last recorded9,763 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2012
Typical for 1954 Vincent Black Shadow8,268 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJW 258
MakeVincent
ModelBlack Shadow
Year1954
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2012 9,763 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 9,763 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 8,973 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2010 8,120 miles

rear tyre low on tread

Pass 28 Mar 2009 7,060 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 5,930 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 4,522 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 3,380 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Vincent Black Shadow?

Based on 773 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.

94.2%
Pass Rate
354
Miles/Year
76
Year Lifespan
174
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 3
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. 2
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 2
reflector on motorcycle missing 2
Horn not working 2
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MJW 258 is a 1954 Vincent Black Shadow in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1954 Vincent Black Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.2% with a typical mileage of 8,268 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 Black Shadow fails its MOT is position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJW 258, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vincent Black Shadow typically stays on UK roads for around 76 years. At 72 years old, this Vincent Black Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MJW 258 registered?

MJW 258 is a 1954 Vincent Black Shadow, first registered on 31 March 1954.

Is MJW 258 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJW 258 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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