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242 TTJ

1997 Bsa C15

Black Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,733 mi
Last recorded11,733 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Bsa C159,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Bsa
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Vehicle Details

Registration242 TTJ
MakeBsa
ModelC15
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2009 11,733 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

front tyre cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2008 11,712 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 11,712 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

How Reliable is the Bsa C15?

Based on 6,096 MOT tests across 1,398 vehicles.

90.2%
Pass Rate
101
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
1,398
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 50
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 29
Horn not working 21
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 21
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 21
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242 TTJ is a 1997 Bsa C15 in Black with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Bsa C15 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 9,069 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 C15 fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 242 TTJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa C15 typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 29 years old, this Bsa C15 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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How do I check the history of 242 TTJ?

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What year was 242 TTJ registered?

242 TTJ is a 1997 Bsa C15, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is 242 TTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 242 TTJ shows 3 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.

Does 242 TTJ have outstanding finance?

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