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YSY 942

1997 Velocette Venom

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,566 mi
Last recorded18,566 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Velocette Venom18,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYSY 942
MakeVelocette
ModelVenom
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 25 May 2012 18,566 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 18,043 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 17,700 miles

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

light cracking on front tyre sidewall,not exposing ply or cord

Pass 29 May 2009 16,444 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 15,087 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 13,939 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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YSY 942 is a 1997 Velocette Venom in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Velocette Venom models, the average MOT pass rate is 98.0% with a typical mileage of 18,304 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YSY 942, 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 29 years old, this Velocette Venom is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YSY 942 registered?

YSY 942 is a 1997 Velocette Venom, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is YSY 942 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YSY 942 shows 6 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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