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XSJ 509

1951 Vincent Comet

Black Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,836 mi
Last recorded8,836 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2008
Typical for 1951 Vincent Comet8,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXSJ 509
MakeVincent
ModelComet
Year1951
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2008 8,836 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 8,584 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 8,253 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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XSJ 509 is a 1951 Vincent Comet in Black with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1951 Vincent Comet models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.1% with a typical mileage of 8,000 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 XSJ 509, 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 75 years old, this Vincent Comet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XSJ 509 registered?

XSJ 509 is a 1951 Vincent Comet, first registered on 23 October 1951.

Is XSJ 509 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XSJ 509 shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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