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AFW 171A

1963 Bsa B40

Red Petrol 350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1963 Bsa B4017,982 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFW 171A
MakeBsa
ModelB40
Year1963
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine350cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2007
Pass 28 Oct 2005 2,704 miles

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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AFW 171A is a 1963 Bsa B40 in Red with a 350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1963 Bsa B40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.1% with a typical mileage of 17,982 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AFW 171A, 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 63 years old, this Bsa B40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AFW 171A?

You can check the full history of AFW 171A by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AFW 171A registered?

AFW 171A is a 1963 Bsa B40, first registered on 19 August 1963.

Is AFW 171A safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFW 171A shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AFW 171A have outstanding finance?

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