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BAX 138J

2008 Bsa Thunderbolt

Green Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,288 mi
Last recorded15,288 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAX 138J
MakeBsa
ModelThunderbolt
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 15,288 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 15,284 miles

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 14,719 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

right headlamp bracket broken

Pass 20 Sep 2014 14,286 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 13,730 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 13,212 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brake binds slightly

Fail 15 Aug 2012 13,212 miles

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brake binds slightly

Pass 27 Jan 2011 12,683 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 11,740 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 11,311 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

How Reliable is the Bsa Thunderbolt?

Based on 1,062 MOT tests across 189 vehicles.

91.8%
Pass Rate
224
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 3
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 3
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 3
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2
suspension assembly component cracked 2
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BAX 138J is a 2008 Bsa Thunderbolt in Green with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Bsa Thunderbolt fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BAX 138J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa Thunderbolt typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 18 years old, this Bsa Thunderbolt is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BAX 138J registered?

BAX 138J is a 2008 Bsa Thunderbolt, first registered on 22 December 2008.

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