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PTO 84G

1968 Bsa M20

Green Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,176 mi
Last recorded30,176 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 1968 Bsa M2011,960 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTO 84G
MakeBsa
ModelM20
Year1968
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2011 30,176 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 30,074 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 30,073 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Oil leak

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

How Reliable is the Bsa M20?

Based on 1,311 MOT tests across 338 vehicles.

91.6%
Pass Rate
194
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
338
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
Horn not working 4
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 4
Brake lever insecure 3
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 3
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PTO 84G is a 1968 Bsa M20 in Green with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1968 Bsa M20 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 11,960 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 M20 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PTO 84G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa M20 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 58 years old, this Bsa M20 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PTO 84G registered?

PTO 84G is a 1968 Bsa M20, first registered on 18 October 1968.

Is PTO 84G safe to buy?

The MOT history for PTO 84G 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.

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