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SFR 598

1959 Velocette Viper

Black Petrol 350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

11,911 mi
Last recorded11,911 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2011
Typical for 1959 Velocette Viper19,073 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Velocette
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFR 598
MakeVelocette
ModelViper
Year1959
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine350cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2011 11,911 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 11,465 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 11,299 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

rear brakes in need of attention soon

Pass 14 Oct 2008 10,869 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 10,307 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 9,886 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 9,886 miles

How Reliable is the Velocette Viper?

Based on 2,009 MOT tests across 358 vehicles.

94.3%
Pass Rate
255
Miles/Year
70
Year Lifespan
358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 4
Brake cable badly frayed 2
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 2
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 2
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SFR 598 is a 1959 Velocette Viper in Black with a 350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1959 Velocette Viper models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 19,073 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 Velocette Viper fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SFR 598, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Velocette Viper typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 67 years old, this Velocette Viper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SFR 598?

You can check the full history of SFR 598 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SFR 598 registered?

SFR 598 is a 1959 Velocette Viper, first registered on 17 November 1959.

Is SFR 598 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFR 598 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.

Does SFR 598 have outstanding finance?

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