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656 XUJ

1957 Bsa C12

Red Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,205 mi
Last recorded12,205 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2007
Typical for 1957 Bsa C1219,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration656 XUJ
MakeBsa
ModelC12
Year1957
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2007 12,205 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 12,125 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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656 XUJ is a 1957 Bsa C12 in Red with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 656 XUJ, 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

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What year was 656 XUJ registered?

656 XUJ is a 1957 Bsa C12, first registered on 21 February 1957.

Is 656 XUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 656 XUJ shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 656 XUJ have outstanding finance?

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