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XDA 92

1958 Velocette Venom

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

16,158 mi
Last recorded16,158 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 1958 Velocette Venom12,738 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDA 92
MakeVelocette
ModelVenom
Year1958
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 16,158 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 15 miles

new speedo fitted at 12670miles

Pass 13 Sep 2021 6,536 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 3,713 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 982 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 982 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2012 10,667 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 8,740 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 17 May 2011 8,740 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 2,107 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 13,867 miles

How Reliable is the Velocette Venom?

Based on 5,061 MOT tests across 897 vehicles.

94.6%
Pass Rate
272
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
897
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 7
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 5
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 5
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 5
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XDA 92 is a 1958 Velocette Venom in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1958 Velocette Venom models, the average MOT pass rate is 97.0% with a typical mileage of 12,738 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 Venom fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XDA 92, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Velocette Venom typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 68 years old, this Velocette Venom is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XDA 92 registered?

XDA 92 is a 1958 Velocette Venom, first registered on 3 November 1958.

Is XDA 92 safe to buy?

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