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553 UXG

2004 Bsa Bantam

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

16,039 mi
Last recorded16,039 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2012
Typical for 2004 Bsa Bantam15,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration553 UXG
MakeBsa
ModelBantam
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2012 16,039 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 16,005 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 16,005 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 15,851 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 15,580 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 15,487 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 15,392 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 15,198 miles

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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553 UXG is a 2004 Bsa Bantam in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 553 UXG, 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.

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What year was 553 UXG registered?

553 UXG is a 2004 Bsa Bantam, first registered on 2 November 2004.

Is 553 UXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 553 UXG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 553 UXG have outstanding finance?

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