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VSU 838

1989 Vincent Comet

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

8,869 mi
Last recorded8,869 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVSU 838
MakeVincent
ModelComet
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 8,869 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 8,459 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 7,928 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 7,224 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 6,810 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 6,294 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 6,270 miles

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 6,056 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 5,862 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 5,764 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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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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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.

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