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APA 981H

1969 Bsa Bantom

Blue Petrol 173cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,986 mi
Last recorded28,986 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPA 981H
MakeBsa
ModelBantom
Year1969
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine173cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 12 Jul 2014 28,986 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 28,421 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 28,049 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 May 2011 27,667 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 29 May 2010 27,350 miles

How Reliable is the Bsa Bantom?

Based on 350 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

91.4%
Pass Rate
49
Miles/Year
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Horn not working 4
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 4
shock absorber insecurely mounted 3
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 2
Drive chain excessively tight 2
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APA 981H is a 1969 Bsa Bantom in Blue with a 173cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Bsa Bantom fails its MOT is horn not working, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying APA 981H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was APA 981H registered?

APA 981H is a 1969 Bsa Bantom, first registered on 18 August 1969.

Is APA 981H safe to buy?

The MOT history for APA 981H shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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