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XMW 156A

2008 Velocette Venom

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,161 mi
Last recorded27,161 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMW 156A
MakeVelocette
ModelVenom
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 10 May 2018 27,161 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 26,917 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 26,859 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

slight brake fluctuation front and rear

Pass 3 May 2012 26,802 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 26,727 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 26,343 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 26,184 miles

REAR BRAKE OPERATING ARM IS NEARLY AT 90 DEGREES WHEN OPERATED

Pass 12 Oct 2006 25,940 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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XMW 156A is a 2008 Velocette Venom in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XMW 156A, 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 18 years old, this Velocette Venom is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was XMW 156A registered?

XMW 156A is a 2008 Velocette Venom, first registered on 1 August 2008.

Is XMW 156A safe to buy?

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