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FOL 534D

1966 Bsa A50

Blue Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,730 mi
Last recorded10,730 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2010
Typical for 1966 Bsa A5010,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOL 534D
MakeBsa
ModelA50
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2010 10,730 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Stand low

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 10,730 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Stand low

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 10,566 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

front and rear tyres perished slightly

Pass 14 Jun 2008 10,566 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 10,566 miles

How Reliable is the Bsa A50?

Based on 1,353 MOT tests across 216 vehicles.

90.9%
Pass Rate
236
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
216
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 5
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 5
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 4
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s 4
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FOL 534D is a 1966 Bsa A50 in Blue with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1966 Bsa A50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 10,700 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 A50 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FOL 534D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa A50 typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 60 years old, this Bsa A50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FOL 534D?

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What year was FOL 534D registered?

FOL 534D is a 1966 Bsa A50, first registered on 15 March 1966.

Is FOL 534D safe to buy?

The MOT history for FOL 534D shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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