Velocette Valiant

Black · Petrol · 1960 · 200 cc

681 XWEMOT history

681 XWE is a black petrol Velocette Valiant first used on 9 May 1960. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2025 and it has passed 1 of 2 MOT tests, with 7,882 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Aug 2025
Mileage
7,882 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2024
MOT tests
2
1 passed · 1 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
681 XWE
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Velocette
Model
Valiant
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
200 cc
Year of manufacture
1960
First used
9 May 1960
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

681 XWE was last recorded at 7,882 miles on 7 Aug 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
7,882 miles · 1 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 7,882 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass7,882 miles
  • AdvisoryMotorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Numerous areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySuspension corroded but not seriously weakened Rear shock bodies (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

2 tests since 1 Aug 2024, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass7,882 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    7,882 miles
    Test number
    602492020661
    • AdvisoryMotorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Numerous areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension corroded but not seriously weakened Rear shock bodies (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail7,882 miles4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,882 miles
    Test number
    890959872553
    • MajorFront Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel cap ineffective Seal perished and compressed with age (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRoller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMotorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Numerous areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension corroded but not seriously weakened Rear shock bodies (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Questions about 681 XWE

What vehicle is registration 681 XWE currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 681 XWE on a black petrol Velocette Valiant first used on 9 May 1960. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 681 XWE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 681 XWE expired on 6 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 681 XWE?
The MOT on 681 XWE expired on 6 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 681 XWE done?
681 XWE was recorded at 7,882 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2024.
Has 681 XWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 681 XWE has failed 1 of its 2 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on 681 XWE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 681 XWE find?
681 XWE passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2024 with 3 advisories: motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced numerous areas corroded; rear wheel bearing has slight play; suspension corroded but not seriously weakened rear shock bodies.

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