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AOJ 293K

1971 Bsa Rocket 3

Blue Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

69,735 mi
Last recorded69,735 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1971 Bsa Rocket 320,855 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOJ 293K
MakeBsa
ModelRocket 3
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 69,735 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 69,075 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 68,126 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 67,183 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 65,919 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 65,132 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 64,390 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 63,085 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swingarm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 61,973 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 59,740 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 59,740 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 58,415 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 56,992 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 55,927 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 54,669 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 54,564 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 53,200 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 51,530 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 50,912 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 50,134 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 49,535 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 48,931 miles

How Reliable is the Bsa Rocket 3?

Based on 886 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

93.5%
Pass Rate
215
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s 4
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 2
Direction indicator not working 2
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 2
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 2
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AOJ 293K is a 1971 Bsa Rocket 3 in Blue with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1971 Bsa Rocket 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.9% with a typical mileage of 20,855 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bsa Rocket 3 fails its MOT is tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AOJ 293K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa Rocket 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 55 years old, this Bsa Rocket 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AOJ 293K?

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What year was AOJ 293K registered?

AOJ 293K is a 1971 Bsa Rocket 3, first registered on 20 August 1971.

Is AOJ 293K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AOJ 293K shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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