MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
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Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Vincent Comet?
Based on 1,663 MOT tests across 390 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VSU 838 is a 1989 Vincent Comet in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 VSU 838, 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 37 years old, this Vincent Comet is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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How do I check the history of VSU 838?
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What year was VSU 838 registered?
VSU 838 is a 1989 Vincent Comet, first registered on 6 October 1989.
Is VSU 838 safe to buy?
The MOT history for VSU 838 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VSU 838 have outstanding finance?
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