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CBF 978T

1978 Bultaco Sherpa

Red Petrol 325cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

657 mi
Last recorded657 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBF 978T
MakeBultaco
ModelSherpa
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine325cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 657 miles

No lights fitted at time of test.

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 9 Sep 2017 657 miles

No lights fitted at time of test.

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Bultaco Sherpa?

Based on 419 MOT tests across 164 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
164
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre is unsuitable 5
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 4
Horn missing 4
Horn is not a constant note 3
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 3
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CBF 978T is a 1978 Bultaco Sherpa in Red with a 325cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Bultaco Sherpa fails its MOT is tyre is unsuitable, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CBF 978T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was CBF 978T registered?

CBF 978T is a 1978 Bultaco Sherpa, first registered on 7 August 1978.

Is CBF 978T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CBF 978T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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