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OLW 131P

1976 Bsa B40

Green Petrol 343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

5,720 mi
Last recorded5,720 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 1976 Bsa B403,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLW 131P
MakeBsa
ModelB40
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine343cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 5,720 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 5,701 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 15,661 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 5,636 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 5,528 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 5,528 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

How Reliable is the Bsa B40?

Based on 3,385 MOT tests across 673 vehicles.

91.6%
Pass Rate
127
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
673
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 11
Steering lock stop ineffective 10
wheel bearings have excessive free play 9
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OLW 131P is a 1976 Bsa B40 in Green with a 343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1976 Bsa B40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 3,870 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 B40 fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OLW 131P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa B40 typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 50 years old, this Bsa B40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OLW 131P?

You can check the full history of OLW 131P by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OLW 131P registered?

OLW 131P is a 1976 Bsa B40, first registered on 1 July 1976.

Is OLW 131P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLW 131P shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OLW 131P have outstanding finance?

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