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318 UYM

1958 Bsa Bsa

Not stated Petrol 348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

829 mi
Last recorded829 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
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Vehicle Details

Registration318 UYM
MakeBsa
ModelBsa
Year1958
ColourNot stated
Fuel typePetrol
Engine348cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 829 miles

Rear Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 327 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Sep 2012 19 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Slight attention needed to light switch

Fail 28 Sep 2011 4 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake pedal attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

slight age related cracking on front tyre but okay at time of test

How Reliable is the Bsa Bsa?

Based on 411 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
146
Miles/Year
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 4
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 2
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 2
wheel bearings have excessive free play 2
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318 UYM is a 1958 Bsa Bsa in Not stated with a 348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Bsa Bsa fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 318 UYM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was 318 UYM registered?

318 UYM is a 1958 Bsa Bsa, first registered on 19 July 1958.

Is 318 UYM safe to buy?

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