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MKT 520

1950 Vincent Comet

Not stated Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,569 mi
Last recorded50,569 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 1950 Vincent Comet7,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKT 520
MakeVincent
ModelComet
Year1950
ColourNot stated
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 50,569 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 50,569 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Fail 19 May 2011 50,549 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 May 2011 50,549 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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MKT 520 is a 1950 Vincent Comet in Not stated with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1950 Vincent Comet models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 7,296 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 MKT 520, 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 76 years old, this Vincent Comet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MKT 520?

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What year was MKT 520 registered?

MKT 520 is a 1950 Vincent Comet, first registered on 4 August 1950.

Is MKT 520 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MKT 520 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MKT 520 have outstanding finance?

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