MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,633 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Pilot lamp not fitted.
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Pilot lamp not fitted.
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
How Reliable is the Bsa Thunderbolt?
Based on 1,062 MOT tests across 189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RYH 531L is a 1972 Bsa Thunderbolt in Black with a 654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
Across all 1972 Bsa Thunderbolt models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 23,006 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 Thunderbolt fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RYH 531L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Bsa Thunderbolt typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 54 years old, this Bsa Thunderbolt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was RYH 531L registered?
RYH 531L is a 1972 Bsa Thunderbolt, first registered on 30 June 1972.
Is RYH 531L safe to buy?
The MOT history for RYH 531L shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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