MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,026 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
chain gaurd poor
Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
chain gaurd poor
Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Bsa Rocket 3?
Based on 886 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ETU 51K is a 1972 Bsa Rocket 3 in Maroon with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
Across all 1972 Bsa Rocket 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.7% with a typical mileage of 13,976 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 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 ETU 51K, 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 54 years old, this Bsa Rocket 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of ETU 51K?
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What year was ETU 51K registered?
ETU 51K is a 1972 Bsa Rocket 3, first registered on 8 March 1972.
Is ETU 51K safe to buy?
The MOT history for ETU 51K shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does ETU 51K have outstanding finance?
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