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JYA 40D

1966 Bsa D7

Blue Petrol 175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,007 mi
Last recorded12,007 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 1966 Bsa D716,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYA 40D
MakeBsa
ModelD7
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine175cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 12,007 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 12,007 miles

Front suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the suspension (2.3.6a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 12,009 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 12,007 miles

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

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 15 May 2007 11,978 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 11,977 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front suspension fouling which affects the movement of the front suspension. (2.3.6a)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

How Reliable is the Bsa D7?

Based on 901 MOT tests across 221 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
75
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
221
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 10
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 10
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 9
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 7
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
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JYA 40D is a 1966 Bsa D7 in Blue with a 175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1966 Bsa D7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 16,676 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 D7 fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JYA 40D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa D7 typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 60 years old, this Bsa D7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JYA 40D registered?

JYA 40D is a 1966 Bsa D7, first registered on 6 June 1966.

Is JYA 40D safe to buy?

The MOT history for JYA 40D shows 6 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.

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