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BYT 38H

1970 Bsa B40

Black Petrol 343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

5,056 mi
Last recorded5,056 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 1970 Bsa B406,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYT 38H
MakeBsa
ModelB40
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine343cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 5,056 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 5,056 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 5,056 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 5,056 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 4,975 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 4,973 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 4,973 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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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BYT 38H is a 1970 Bsa B40 in Black with a 343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1970 Bsa B40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 6,567 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 B40 fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BYT 38H, 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 56 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 BYT 38H?

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What year was BYT 38H registered?

BYT 38H is a 1970 Bsa B40, first registered on 21 July 1970.

Is BYT 38H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYT 38H shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BYT 38H have outstanding finance?

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