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RED 178H

1969 Bsa B25

Silver Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,609 mi
Last recorded15,609 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 1969 Bsa B2515,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRED 178H
MakeBsa
ModelB25
Year1969
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2011 15,609 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 15,576 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 15,546 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 15,546 miles

Stop lamp insecure (1.3.3b)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2008 15,522 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 15,522 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 15,483 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 15,483 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 15,445 miles

How Reliable is the Bsa B25?

Based on 955 MOT tests across 199 vehicles.

89.9%
Pass Rate
149
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
199
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute 7
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 4
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 3
Horn not working 3
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RED 178H is a 1969 Bsa B25 in Silver with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1969 Bsa B25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 15,483 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 B25 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RED 178H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa B25 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 57 years old, this Bsa B25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RED 178H?

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What year was RED 178H registered?

RED 178H is a 1969 Bsa B25, first registered on 8 September 1969.

Is RED 178H safe to buy?

The MOT history for RED 178H 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.

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