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EMB 87F

1968 Bsa B25

Blue Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131 mi
Last recorded131 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1968 Bsa B258,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMB 87F
MakeBsa
ModelB25
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 131 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 29,371 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2007 29,371 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Bsa B25?

Based on 955 MOT tests across 199 vehicles.

89.9%
Pass Rate
149
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
199
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute 7
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 4
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 3
Horn not working 3
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EMB 87F is a 1968 Bsa B25 in Blue with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1968 Bsa B25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 8,421 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 B25 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EMB 87F, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa B25 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 58 years old, this Bsa B25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EMB 87F?

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What year was EMB 87F registered?

EMB 87F is a 1968 Bsa B25, first registered on 17 June 1968.

Is EMB 87F safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMB 87F shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EMB 87F have outstanding finance?

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