MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,454 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)
Seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)
Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)
Nearside Inner Seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)
Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Sidecar rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Sidecar tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Nearside Sidecar structure damaged and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1a)
Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)
Rear Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Sidecar tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Bsa M21?
Based on 963 MOT tests across 232 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OOP 955 is a 1954 Bsa M21 in Silver with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1954 Bsa M21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 14,950 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 M21 fails its MOT is wheel bearings have excessive free play, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OOP 955, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Bsa M21 typically stays on UK roads for around 72 years. At 72 years old, this Bsa M21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of OOP 955?
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What year was OOP 955 registered?
OOP 955 is a 1954 Bsa M21, first registered on 6 May 1954.
Is OOP 955 safe to buy?
The MOT history for OOP 955 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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