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FRB 296L

1972 Bsa B25

Black Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

14,305 mi
Last recorded14,305 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 1972 Bsa B2513,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRB 296L
MakeBsa
ModelB25
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 14,305 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 14,159 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 13,854 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 13,635 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 13,295 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 1 Nov 2007 13,295 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 12,904 miles

How Reliable is the Bsa B25?

Based on 955 MOT tests across 199 vehicles.

89.9%
Pass Rate
149
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
199
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute 7
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 4
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 3
Horn not working 3
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FRB 296L is a 1972 Bsa B25 in Black with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1972 Bsa B25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 13,635 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 B25 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FRB 296L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa B25 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 54 years old, this Bsa B25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FRB 296L?

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What year was FRB 296L registered?

FRB 296L is a 1972 Bsa B25, first registered on 1 September 1972.

Is FRB 296L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRB 296L 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 FRB 296L have outstanding finance?

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