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OBB 525

1950 Bsa Bantam

Green Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,974 mi
Last recorded27,974 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2006
Typical for 1950 Bsa Bantam10,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBB 525
MakeBsa
ModelBantam
Year1950
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2006 27,974 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2006 27,973 miles

Offside Front Upper Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric 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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OBB 525 is a 1950 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 1950 Bsa Bantam models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 10,761 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 OBB 525, 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 76 years old, this Bsa Bantam is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OBB 525?

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What year was OBB 525 registered?

OBB 525 is a 1950 Bsa Bantam, first registered on 6 June 1950.

Is OBB 525 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBB 525 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 OBB 525 have outstanding finance?

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