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894 JTJ

1997 Bsa A10

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

3,300 mi
Last recorded3,300 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Bsa A107,981 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration894 JTJ
MakeBsa
ModelA10
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2012 3,300 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 2,830 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 2,830 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 2,796 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 2,796 miles

How Reliable is the Bsa A10?

Based on 10,105 MOT tests across 1,868 vehicles.

92.2%
Pass Rate
234
Miles/Year
74
Year Lifespan
1,868
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Horn not working 35
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 30
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 27
wheel bearings have excessive free play 23
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894 JTJ is a 1997 Bsa A10 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Bsa A10 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 7,981 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 A10 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 894 JTJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa A10 typically stays on UK roads for around 74 years. At 29 years old, this Bsa A10 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 894 JTJ registered?

894 JTJ is a 1997 Bsa A10, first registered on 7 February 1997.

Is 894 JTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 894 JTJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 894 JTJ have outstanding finance?

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