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501 FRO

2004 Bsa Bantam

Maroon Petrol 175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Bsa Bantam15,928 mi
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Vehicle Details

Registration501 FRO
MakeBsa
ModelBantam
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine175cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2012

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Feb 2011

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Mar 2010

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

No lights fitted at time of test

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2009

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

No lights fitted at time of test

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 7 Mar 2009

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

No lights fitted at time of test

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2008

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

No lights fitted at time of test

How Reliable is the Bsa Bantam?

Based on 7,723 MOT tests across 2,149 vehicles.

89.9%
Pass Rate
75
Miles/Year
77
Year Lifespan
2,149
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 55
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 51
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 42
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 40
Horn not working 34
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501 FRO is a 2004 Bsa Bantam in Maroon with a 175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 Bsa Bantam models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 15,928 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 Bantam fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 501 FRO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa Bantam typically stays on UK roads for around 77 years. At 22 years old, this Bsa Bantam is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 501 FRO?

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What year was 501 FRO registered?

501 FRO is a 2004 Bsa Bantam, first registered on 14 April 2004.

Is 501 FRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 501 FRO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 501 FRO have outstanding finance?

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