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NVS 447

1992 Vincent Black Shadow

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,888 mi
Last recorded22,888 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNVS 447
MakeVincent
ModelBlack Shadow
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2011 22,888 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 20,472 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 18,020 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 16,751 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2007 16,751 miles

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 15,961 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 14,733 miles

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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NVS 447 is a 1992 Vincent Black Shadow in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NVS 447, 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 34 years old, this Vincent Black Shadow is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was NVS 447 registered?

NVS 447 is a 1992 Vincent Black Shadow, first registered on 17 November 1992.

Is NVS 447 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NVS 447 shows 7 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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