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HPB 129

1957 Bsa A7

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

6,787 mi
Last recorded6,787 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 1957 Bsa A76,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Bsa
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPB 129
MakeBsa
ModelA7
Year1957
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2011 6,787 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 6,634 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 6,631 miles

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 6,267 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 6,063 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 5,539 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 4,754 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

oil leak

How Reliable is the Bsa A7?

Based on 3,378 MOT tests across 680 vehicles.

92.9%
Pass Rate
197
Miles/Year
77
Year Lifespan
680
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 9
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 7
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 7
Horn not working 7
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HPB 129 is a 1957 Bsa A7 in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1957 Bsa A7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 6,406 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 A7 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HPB 129, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa A7 typically stays on UK roads for around 77 years. At 69 years old, this Bsa A7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HPB 129?

You can check the full history of HPB 129 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HPB 129 registered?

HPB 129 is a 1957 Bsa A7, first registered on 1 June 1957.

Is HPB 129 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HPB 129 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 HPB 129 have outstanding finance?

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