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LEW 974

2000 Bsa Bantam

Green Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,102 mi
Last recorded25,102 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2006
Typical for 2000 Bsa Bantam7,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEW 974
MakeBsa
ModelBantam
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2006 25,102 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 25,102 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

front brake only just sufficient on road test

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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LEW 974 is a 2000 Bsa Bantam in Green with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Bsa Bantam models, the average MOT pass rate is 96.2% with a typical mileage of 7,457 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 LEW 974, 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 26 years old, this Bsa Bantam is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LEW 974?

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What year was LEW 974 registered?

LEW 974 is a 2000 Bsa Bantam, first registered on 30 November 2000.

Is LEW 974 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LEW 974 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LEW 974 have outstanding finance?

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