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FLE 499J

1970 Bsa A65L

Red Petrol 654cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,616 mi
Last recorded50,616 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1970 Bsa A65L8,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLE 499J
MakeBsa
ModelA65L
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine654cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 50,616 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 50,017 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 50,017 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 49,399 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 48,436 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 47,526 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 46,929 miles

How Reliable is the Bsa A65L?

Based on 623 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

90.7%
Pass Rate
228
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 3
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp 2
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 2
Headlamp dipped beam flickers when tapped lightly by hand 1
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FLE 499J is a 1970 Bsa A65L in Red with a 654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1970 Bsa A65L models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.8% with a typical mileage of 8,272 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 A65L fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FLE 499J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa A65L typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 56 years old, this Bsa A65L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FLE 499J?

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What year was FLE 499J registered?

FLE 499J is a 1970 Bsa A65L, first registered on 2 November 1970.

Is FLE 499J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLE 499J 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 FLE 499J have outstanding finance?

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