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RYH 531L

1972 Bsa Thunderbolt

Black Petrol 654cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

6,633 mi
Last recorded6,633 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 1972 Bsa Thunderbolt23,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYH 531L
MakeBsa
ModelThunderbolt
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine654cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 6,633 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 6,622 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 6,527 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pilot lamp not fitted.

Fail 19 Aug 2009 6,527 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pilot lamp not fitted.

Fail 2 Aug 2008 6,225 miles

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

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 6,225 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 5,602 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2007 5,602 miles

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 5,320 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 8 Aug 2006 5,320 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Fail 6 Aug 2005 5,055 miles

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)

Pass 6 Aug 2005 5,055 miles

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.

91.8%
Pass Rate
224
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 3
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 3
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 3
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2
suspension assembly component cracked 2
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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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