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JBY 702J

1970 Bsa B40

Green Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,219 mi
Last recorded31,219 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 Bsa B406,567 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBY 702J
MakeBsa
ModelB40
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 31,219 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 9,269 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 9,269 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Bsa B40?

Based on 3,385 MOT tests across 673 vehicles.

91.6%
Pass Rate
127
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
673
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 11
Steering lock stop ineffective 10
wheel bearings have excessive free play 9
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JBY 702J is a 1970 Bsa B40 in Green with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Bsa B40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 6,567 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 B40 fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JBY 702J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa B40 typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 56 years old, this Bsa B40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JBY 702J registered?

JBY 702J is a 1970 Bsa B40, first registered on 31 December 1970.

Is JBY 702J safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBY 702J shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JBY 702J have outstanding finance?

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