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JAV 708

1953 Bsa B31

Maroon Petrol 350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,935 mi
Last recorded92,935 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 1953 Bsa B3130,474 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAV 708
MakeBsa
ModelB31
Year1953
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine350cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2012 92,935 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 92,647 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 92,305 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 92,256 miles

How Reliable is the Bsa B31?

Based on 3,419 MOT tests across 885 vehicles.

92.5%
Pass Rate
210
Miles/Year
80
Year Lifespan
885
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Horn not working 17
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 10
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 7
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JAV 708 is a 1953 Bsa B31 in Maroon with a 350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1953 Bsa B31 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 30,474 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bsa B31 fails its MOT is horn not working, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JAV 708, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa B31 typically stays on UK roads for around 80 years. At 73 years old, this Bsa B31 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JAV 708?

You can check the full history of JAV 708 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was JAV 708 registered?

JAV 708 is a 1953 Bsa B31, first registered on 23 June 1953.

Is JAV 708 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAV 708 shows 4 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 JAV 708 have outstanding finance?

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