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OSP 68J

1970 Bsa Bantam

Black Petrol 175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,450 mi
Last recorded17,450 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 1970 Bsa Bantam14,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Bsa
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Finance
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSP 68J
MakeBsa
ModelBantam
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine175cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 17,450 miles

Centre Rear Upper Side light intermitant fault

Nearside Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play swinging arm bushs (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play swinging arm bushs (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear shockers soft

Pass 20 Jul 2015 63,858 miles

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 8 Jul 2014 3,216 miles

Gear box has bad oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2014 3,216 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Gear box has bad oil leak

Side stand one bolt missing and cracked and insurcure

Pass 7 Jun 2013 22,852 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 20,148 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 May 2012 20,148 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 19,147 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 19,143 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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OSP 68J is a 1970 Bsa Bantam in Black with a 175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Bsa Bantam models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 14,913 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 OSP 68J, 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 56 years old, this Bsa Bantam is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OSP 68J?

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What year was OSP 68J registered?

OSP 68J is a 1970 Bsa Bantam, first registered on 15 October 1970.

Is OSP 68J safe to buy?

The MOT history for OSP 68J shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OSP 68J have outstanding finance?

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