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SHK 979

1951 Vincent Comet

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,596 mi
Last recorded6,596 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2008
Typical for 1951 Vincent Comet8,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHK 979
MakeVincent
ModelComet
Year1951
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2008 6,596 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 6,054 miles

front tyre starting to perish on sidewall

Pass 12 Sep 2006 5,830 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 5,254 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 5,254 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

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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SHK 979 is a 1951 Vincent Comet in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1951 Vincent Comet models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.1% with a typical mileage of 8,000 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 SHK 979, 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 75 years old, this Vincent Comet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SHK 979 registered?

SHK 979 is a 1951 Vincent Comet, first registered on 21 February 1951.

Is SHK 979 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SHK 979 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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