MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,260 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)
Rear position lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.3c)
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
How Reliable is the Bsa B40?
Based on 3,385 MOT tests across 673 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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557 UXN is a 1984 Bsa B40 in Red with a 349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1984 Bsa B40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 4,159 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 B40 fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 557 UXN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Bsa B40 typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 42 years old, this Bsa B40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was 557 UXN registered?
557 UXN is a 1984 Bsa B40, first registered on 1 March 1984.
Is 557 UXN safe to buy?
The MOT history for 557 UXN shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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