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KWX 4

1951 Bsa A7

Silver Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,176 mi
Last recorded40,176 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 1951 Bsa A723,429 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWX 4
MakeBsa
ModelA7
Year1951
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2012 40,176 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 39,560 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 39,357 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 38,846 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 May 2009 38,846 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 38,679 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 38,272 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Bsa A7?

Based on 3,378 MOT tests across 680 vehicles.

92.9%
Pass Rate
197
Miles/Year
77
Year Lifespan
680
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 9
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 7
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 7
Horn not working 7
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KWX 4 is a 1951 Bsa A7 in Silver with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1951 Bsa A7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 23,429 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 A7 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KWX 4, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa A7 typically stays on UK roads for around 77 years. At 75 years old, this Bsa A7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KWX 4?

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What year was KWX 4 registered?

KWX 4 is a 1951 Bsa A7, first registered on 20 July 1951.

Is KWX 4 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KWX 4 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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