MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,582 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Bsa A50?
Based on 1,353 MOT tests across 216 vehicles.
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159 MRT is a 1962 Bsa A50 in Green with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1962 Bsa A50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.2% with a typical mileage of 30,067 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Bsa A50 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 159 MRT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Bsa A50 typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 64 years old, this Bsa A50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was 159 MRT registered?
159 MRT is a 1962 Bsa A50, first registered on 16 June 1962.
Is 159 MRT safe to buy?
The MOT history for 159 MRT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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