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FPL 478J

1971 Bsa Rocket 3

Red Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,326 mi
Last recorded28,326 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Bsa Rocket 320,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Bsa
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPL 478J
MakeBsa
ModelRocket 3
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 28,326 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 28,326 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 28,159 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 28,028 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 27,771 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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FPL 478J is a 1971 Bsa Rocket 3 in Red with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 Bsa Rocket 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.9% with a typical mileage of 20,855 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 FPL 478J, 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 55 years old, this Bsa Rocket 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FPL 478J?

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What year was FPL 478J registered?

FPL 478J is a 1971 Bsa Rocket 3, first registered on 17 May 1971.

Is FPL 478J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPL 478J 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.

Does FPL 478J have outstanding finance?

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