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700 ALE

1960 Bsa C15

Red Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,758 mi
Last recorded15,758 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 1960 Bsa C1515,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration700 ALE
MakeBsa
ModelC15
Year1960
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 25 Aug 2017 15,758 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 15,682 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 15,617 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 15,417 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 15,101 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 12,410 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 10,164 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 8,190 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 6,139 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 4,478 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 2,925 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Bsa C15?

Based on 6,096 MOT tests across 1,398 vehicles.

90.2%
Pass Rate
101
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
1,398
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 50
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 29
Horn not working 21
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 21
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 21
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700 ALE is a 1960 Bsa C15 in Red with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1960 Bsa C15 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 15,721 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bsa C15 fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 700 ALE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa C15 typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 66 years old, this Bsa C15 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 700 ALE?

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What year was 700 ALE registered?

700 ALE is a 1960 Bsa C15, first registered on 31 August 1960.

Is 700 ALE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 700 ALE shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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