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270 THX

1959 Bsa Gold Star

Silver Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

379 mi
Last recorded379 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 1959 Bsa Gold Star3,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration270 THX
MakeBsa
ModelGold Star
Year1959
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 379 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 379 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 379 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 361 miles

Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 361 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 306 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 196 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 196 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 26 May 2007 34 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 1 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 1 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Bsa Gold Star?

Based on 1,900 MOT tests across 539 vehicles.

93.7%
Pass Rate
250
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
539
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Horn not working 5
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s 3
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 3
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3
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270 THX is a 1959 Bsa Gold Star in Silver with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1959 Bsa Gold Star models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 3,872 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 Gold Star fails its MOT is horn not working, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 270 THX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa Gold Star typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 67 years old, this Bsa Gold Star is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 270 THX?

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What year was 270 THX registered?

270 THX is a 1959 Bsa Gold Star, first registered on 30 June 1959.

Is 270 THX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 270 THX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 270 THX have outstanding finance?

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