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JAU 141D

1966 Bsa M20

Green Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,450 mi
Last recorded48,450 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
4 checks still locked for this Bsa
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Finance
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAU 141D
MakeBsa
ModelM20
Year1966
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 48,450 miles

Central Rear Brake rod worn, but not excessively Rod lightly touching brake arm. (1.1.15 (b))

Daylight use only

Front and rear tyres aged and perished.

Nearside Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim Sidecar wheel slightly eccentric. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Side car tyre aged.

Sidecar wheel alignment has slight toe-in (2.4 (c))

Sidecar wheel alignment has slight vertical misalignment (2.4 (d))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Tested as motorcycle combination.

Pass 11 Jul 2011 48,411 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 48,383 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 48,356 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 48,326 miles

Number plate incorrect colour.

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 48,326 miles

Number plate incorrect colour.

Pass 12 Jul 2007 48,292 miles

Number plate colour incorrect.

Number plate undersize.

How Reliable is the Bsa M20?

Based on 1,311 MOT tests across 338 vehicles.

91.6%
Pass Rate
194
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
338
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
Horn not working 4
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 4
Brake lever insecure 3
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 3
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JAU 141D is a 1966 Bsa M20 in Green with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

The most common reason a Bsa M20 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JAU 141D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa M20 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 60 years old, this Bsa M20 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JAU 141D?

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What year was JAU 141D registered?

JAU 141D is a 1966 Bsa M20, first registered on 25 October 1966.

Is JAU 141D safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAU 141D 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 JAU 141D have outstanding finance?

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