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JBY 305J

1991 Bsa A65

Green Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

60 mi
Last recorded60 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 1991 Bsa A656,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBY 305J
MakeBsa
ModelA65
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 60 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 23,595 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 23,074 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 22,833 miles

Handlebars offset on rubber mountings

Rear tyre tread depth at 2mm in centre.

Slight oil leak showing at base of front nearside fork

Pass 19 Mar 2013 21,972 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 21,972 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 20,856 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 20,856 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 20,056 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 20,056 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 24 Mar 2010 19,237 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 19,237 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 18,420 miles

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 Mar 2008 17,183 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 16,702 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 16,702 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

speedometer light not working

Pass 25 Mar 2006 15,720 miles

How Reliable is the Bsa A65?

Based on 5,147 MOT tests across 924 vehicles.

91.9%
Pass Rate
219
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
924
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Horn not working 19
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 10
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JBY 305J is a 1991 Bsa A65 in Green with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1991 Bsa A65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 6,272 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 A65 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JBY 305J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa A65 typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 35 years old, this Bsa A65 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JBY 305J registered?

JBY 305J is a 1991 Bsa A65, first registered on 4 July 1991.

Is JBY 305J safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBY 305J shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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