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OFL 243J

1971 Bultaco Sherpa

Red Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFL 243J
MakeBultaco
ModelSherpa
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2014

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Apr 2013

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Mar 2012
Pass 19 Mar 2011
Pass 20 Mar 2010
Pass 9 Mar 2009

machine tested for day time use only

Pass 17 Mar 2008

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

day time use only m o t

Fail 22 Mar 2007

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

day time use mot only

Pass 22 Mar 2007

day time use mot only

Pass 22 Mar 2007
Fail 22 Mar 2007

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

How Reliable is the Bultaco Sherpa?

Based on 419 MOT tests across 164 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
164
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre is unsuitable 5
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 4
Horn missing 4
Horn is not a constant note 3
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 3
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OFL 243J is a 1971 Bultaco Sherpa in Red with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

The most common reason a Bultaco Sherpa fails its MOT is tyre is unsuitable, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OFL 243J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OFL 243J?

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What year was OFL 243J registered?

OFL 243J is a 1971 Bultaco Sherpa, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is OFL 243J safe to buy?

The MOT history for OFL 243J shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OFL 243J have outstanding finance?

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