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JFS 39D

1990 Bsa Bantam

Blue Petrol 175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

6,673 mi
Last recorded6,673 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2010
Typical for 1990 Bsa Bantam6,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFS 39D
MakeBsa
ModelBantam
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine175cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2010 6,673 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 6,668 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 6,622 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 6,622 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 6,620 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 6,619 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 6,605 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 6,605 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

How Reliable is the Bsa Bantam?

Based on 7,723 MOT tests across 2,149 vehicles.

89.9%
Pass Rate
75
Miles/Year
77
Year Lifespan
2,149
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 55
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 51
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 42
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 40
Horn not working 34
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JFS 39D is a 1990 Bsa Bantam in Blue with a 175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1990 Bsa Bantam models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 6,645 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 Bantam fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JFS 39D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa Bantam typically stays on UK roads for around 77 years. At 36 years old, this Bsa Bantam is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JFS 39D registered?

JFS 39D is a 1990 Bsa Bantam, first registered on 1 October 1990.

Is JFS 39D safe to buy?

The MOT history for JFS 39D shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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