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688 UYS

1957 Bsa C12

Maroon Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,053 mi
Last recorded9,053 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1957 Bsa C1219,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration688 UYS
MakeBsa
ModelC12
Year1957
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 31 May 2017 9,053 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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688 UYS is a 1957 Bsa C12 in Maroon with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 688 UYS, 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.

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What year was 688 UYS registered?

688 UYS is a 1957 Bsa C12, first registered on 1 January 1957.

Is 688 UYS safe to buy?

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