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1972 Bsa Rocket 3

Red Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

30,364 mi
Last recorded30,364 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 1972 Bsa Rocket 313,976 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOR 115K
MakeBsa
ModelRocket 3
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 30,364 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 30,337 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 30,337 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 30,307 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 30,307 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 30,214 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 30,153 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 30,044 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 29,752 miles

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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FOR 115K is a 1972 Bsa Rocket 3 in Red with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FOR 115K, 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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What year was FOR 115K registered?

FOR 115K is a 1972 Bsa Rocket 3, first registered on 1 April 1972.

Is FOR 115K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FOR 115K shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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