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785 BWD

1961 Bsa Super Rocket

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,205 mi
Last recorded7,205 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 1961 Bsa Super Rocket15,307 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration785 BWD
MakeBsa
ModelSuper Rocket
Year1961
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 7,205 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 7,170 miles

rear tyre under inflated [advised on]

Pass 17 Jun 2011 7,099 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 7,022 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 7,022 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

How Reliable is the Bsa Super Rocket?

Based on 1,532 MOT tests across 256 vehicles.

93.9%
Pass Rate
202
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
256
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Horn not working 7
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 7
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 5
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 4
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 4
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785 BWD is a 1961 Bsa Super Rocket in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1961 Bsa Super Rocket models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.6% with a typical mileage of 15,307 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 Super Rocket fails its MOT is horn not working, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 785 BWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa Super Rocket typically stays on UK roads for around 68 years. At 65 years old, this Bsa Super Rocket is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 785 BWD registered?

785 BWD is a 1961 Bsa Super Rocket, first registered on 31 December 1961.

Is 785 BWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 785 BWD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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