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852 HOF

1962 Bsa B40

Red Petrol 350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,738 mi
Last recorded9,738 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1962 Bsa B4010,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration852 HOF
MakeBsa
ModelB40
Year1962
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine350cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 9,738 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 9,415 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 9,415 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 9,227 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 9,227 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 8,653 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 8,257 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 7,942 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 7,942 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

kick start lever rubber insecure

front mudguard fitted with un-figured number plate which is deemed as a sharp object and a dange to pedestrians

How Reliable is the Bsa B40?

Based on 3,385 MOT tests across 673 vehicles.

91.6%
Pass Rate
127
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
673
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 11
Steering lock stop ineffective 10
wheel bearings have excessive free play 9
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852 HOF is a 1962 Bsa B40 in Red with a 350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1962 Bsa B40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 10,496 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 B40 fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 852 HOF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa B40 typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 64 years old, this Bsa B40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 852 HOF registered?

852 HOF is a 1962 Bsa B40, first registered on 31 December 1962.

Is 852 HOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 852 HOF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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