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WFO 489

1997 Vincent Comet

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,159 mi
Last recorded60,159 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFO 489
MakeVincent
ModelComet
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2009 60,159 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 60,159 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 58,715 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 55,937 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 53,436 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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WFO 489 is a 1997 Vincent Comet in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WFO 489, 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 29 years old, this Vincent Comet is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WFO 489?

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What year was WFO 489 registered?

WFO 489 is a 1997 Vincent Comet, first registered on 9 June 1997.

Is WFO 489 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WFO 489 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.

Does WFO 489 have outstanding finance?

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