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JAA 88L

1972 Bsa Rocket 3

Blue Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,603 mi
Last recorded15,603 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 1972 Bsa Rocket 313,976 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Bsa
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAA 88L
MakeBsa
ModelRocket 3
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc
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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2017 15,603 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 14,392 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 13,748 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 13,419 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2012 13,091 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 12,416 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 11,580 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 41,549 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 40,908 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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JAA 88L is a 1972 Bsa Rocket 3 in Blue with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JAA 88L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JAA 88L?

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What year was JAA 88L registered?

JAA 88L is a 1972 Bsa Rocket 3, first registered on 17 August 1972.

Is JAA 88L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAA 88L shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JAA 88L have outstanding finance?

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