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ELP 970J

1971 Bsa Rocket 3

Red Petrol 740cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,331 mi
Last recorded15,331 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 1971 Bsa Rocket 320,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Bsa
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELP 970J
MakeBsa
ModelRocket 3
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine740cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2017 15,331 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 15,213 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 14,977 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 14,835 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 14,687 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 14,664 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 14,516 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 14,402 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 14,231 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 14,060 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 13,662 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 13,404 miles

swingarm bushes have slight play

How Reliable is the Bsa Rocket 3?

Based on 886 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

93.5%
Pass Rate
215
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s 4
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 2
Direction indicator not working 2
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 2
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 2
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ELP 970J is a 1971 Bsa Rocket 3 in Red with a 740cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Bsa Rocket 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.9% with a typical mileage of 20,855 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bsa Rocket 3 fails its MOT is tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ELP 970J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa Rocket 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 55 years old, this Bsa Rocket 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ELP 970J?

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What year was ELP 970J registered?

ELP 970J is a 1971 Bsa Rocket 3, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is ELP 970J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELP 970J shows 12 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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