Francis Barnett Cruiser 45

Black and Silver · Petrol · 1939 · 250 cc

XXG 778MOT history

XXG 778 is a black and silver petrol Francis Barnett Cruiser 45 first used on 31 Dec 1939. Its MOT expired on 22 Apr 2026 and it has passed 3 of 3 MOT tests, with 2,207 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Apr 2026
Mileage
2,207 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2025
MOT tests
3
3 passed · 0 failed
Per year
19 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
XXG 778
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Francis Barnett
Model
Cruiser 45
Colour
Black and Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
250 cc
Year of manufacture
1939
First used
31 Dec 1939
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

XXG 778 was last recorded at 2,207 miles on 23 Apr 2025, 47 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2010.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
2,160 miles · 25 Aug 2010
Between the last two tests
47 miles
Average per year
19 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 2,207 miles
  • 2010 – 2,160 miles
  • 2008 – 1,877 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass2,207 miles
  • AdvisoryLights masked daytime use only declared

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

3 tests since 8 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass2,207 miles (+47)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    2,207 miles
    Test number
    261617941898
    • AdvisoryLights masked daytime use only declared
  2. Pass2,160 miles (+283)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    2,160 miles
    Test number
    293487830231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass1,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    1,877 miles
    Test number
    790059928133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about XXG 778

What vehicle is registration XXG 778 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show XXG 778 on a black and silver petrol Francis Barnett Cruiser 45 first used on 31 Dec 1939. 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 XXG 778 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on XXG 778 expired on 22 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on XXG 778?
The MOT on XXG 778 expired on 22 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has XXG 778 done?
XXG 778 was recorded at 2,207 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2025, an average of 19 miles a year.
Has XXG 778 ever failed its MOT?
No. XXG 778 has passed all 3 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on XXG 778 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 XXG 778 find?
XXG 778 passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2025 with 1 advisory: lights masked daytime use only declared.

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