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PWL 581

1983 Vincent Comet

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,008 mi
Last recorded1,008 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWL 581
MakeVincent
ModelComet
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2012 1,008 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 1,008 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 878 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 761 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 761 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 393 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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PWL 581 is a 1983 Vincent Comet in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PWL 581, 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 43 years old, this Vincent Comet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PWL 581 registered?

PWL 581 is a 1983 Vincent Comet, first registered on 6 November 1983.

Is PWL 581 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PWL 581 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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