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852 GAF

1998 Bsa C15

Red Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102 mi
Last recorded102 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Bsa C1511,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration852 GAF
MakeBsa
ModelC15
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 102 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 102 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 24 Jun 2011 99 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 61 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 31 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2006
Fail 21 Aug 2006

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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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852 GAF is a 1998 Bsa C15 in Red with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Bsa C15 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 11,432 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 C15 fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 852 GAF, 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 28 years old, this Bsa C15 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 852 GAF registered?

852 GAF is a 1998 Bsa C15, first registered on 3 September 1998.

Is 852 GAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 852 GAF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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