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RAJ 230

1998 Bsa A10

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

14,440 mi
Last recorded14,440 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Bsa A1019,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAJ 230
MakeBsa
ModelA10
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 14,440 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 14,440 miles

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 14,181 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 14,181 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 14,022 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 14,022 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 13,498 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 13,246 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 13,190 miles

How Reliable is the Bsa A10?

Based on 10,105 MOT tests across 1,868 vehicles.

92.2%
Pass Rate
234
Miles/Year
74
Year Lifespan
1,868
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Horn not working 35
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 30
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 27
wheel bearings have excessive free play 23
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RAJ 230 is a 1998 Bsa A10 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1998 Bsa A10 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 19,172 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 A10 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RAJ 230, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa A10 typically stays on UK roads for around 74 years. At 28 years old, this Bsa A10 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RAJ 230 registered?

RAJ 230 is a 1998 Bsa A10, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is RAJ 230 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAJ 230 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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