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565 ENU

1957 Bsa C12

Maroon Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

24,570 mi
Last recorded24,570 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
Typical for 1957 Bsa C1219,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration565 ENU
MakeBsa
ModelC12
Year1957
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2012 24,570 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 24,194 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 23,055 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 22,158 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 22,158 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 21,676 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 21,086 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 20,731 miles

How Reliable is the Bsa C12?

Based on 545 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

93.2%
Pass Rate
172
Miles/Year
70
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 3
wheel bearings have excessive free play 3
Footrest insecure 3
suspension has inadequate damping effect. 3
Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim 3
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565 ENU is a 1957 Bsa C12 in Maroon with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1957 Bsa C12 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 19,280 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 C12 fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 565 ENU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa C12 typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 69 years old, this Bsa C12 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 565 ENU?

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What year was 565 ENU registered?

565 ENU is a 1957 Bsa C12, first registered on 13 June 1957.

Is 565 ENU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 565 ENU 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 565 ENU have outstanding finance?

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