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PBK 840J

1970 Bsa Bantam

Blue Petrol 175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,828 mi
Last recorded22,828 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2009
Typical for 1970 Bsa Bantam14,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBK 840J
MakeBsa
ModelBantam
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine175cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2009 22,828 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 14,530 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2007 14,499 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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PBK 840J is a 1970 Bsa Bantam in Blue with a 175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 PBK 840J, 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 PBK 840J?

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What year was PBK 840J registered?

PBK 840J is a 1970 Bsa Bantam, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is PBK 840J safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBK 840J shows 3 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 PBK 840J have outstanding finance?

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