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DAS 281

2002 Bsa B31

Black Petrol 350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

2,291 mi
Last recorded2,291 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Bsa B314,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAS 281
MakeBsa
ModelB31
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine350cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2012 2,291 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 2,291 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 1,643 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 1,366 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 1,093 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 581 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 581 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 272 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

How Reliable is the Bsa B31?

Based on 3,419 MOT tests across 885 vehicles.

92.5%
Pass Rate
210
Miles/Year
80
Year Lifespan
885
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Horn not working 17
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 10
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 7
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DAS 281 is a 2002 Bsa B31 in Black with a 350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2002 Bsa B31 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.7% with a typical mileage of 4,160 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 B31 fails its MOT is horn not working, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DAS 281, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa B31 typically stays on UK roads for around 80 years. At 24 years old, this Bsa B31 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DAS 281?

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What year was DAS 281 registered?

DAS 281 is a 2002 Bsa B31, first registered on 1 April 2002.

Is DAS 281 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAS 281 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DAS 281 have outstanding finance?

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