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NTO 137F

1968 Bsa M20

Not stated Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1968 Bsa M2011,960 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTO 137F
MakeBsa
ModelM20
Year1968
ColourNot stated
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2017

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 3,795 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 3,795 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 3,647 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 3,080 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 2,457 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 2,022 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 1,644 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 1,644 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 1,037 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 288 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 288 miles

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 316 miles

How Reliable is the Bsa M20?

Based on 1,311 MOT tests across 338 vehicles.

91.6%
Pass Rate
194
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
338
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
Horn not working 4
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 4
Brake lever insecure 3
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 3
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NTO 137F is a 1968 Bsa M20 in Not stated with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1968 Bsa M20 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 11,960 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 M20 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NTO 137F, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa M20 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 58 years old, this Bsa M20 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NTO 137F?

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What year was NTO 137F registered?

NTO 137F is a 1968 Bsa M20, first registered on 1 March 1968.

Is NTO 137F safe to buy?

The MOT history for NTO 137F shows 14 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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