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SFC 611J

1971 Bsa Bantam

Red Petrol 175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

345 mi
Last recorded345 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 1971 Bsa Bantam12,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFC 611J
MakeBsa
ModelBantam
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine175cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 345 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 332 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2008 305 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 305 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

How Reliable is the Bsa Bantam?

Based on 7,723 MOT tests across 2,149 vehicles.

89.9%
Pass Rate
75
Miles/Year
77
Year Lifespan
2,149
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 55
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 51
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 42
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 40
Horn not working 34
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SFC 611J is a 1971 Bsa Bantam in Red with a 175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Bsa Bantam models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 12,496 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 Bantam fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SFC 611J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa Bantam typically stays on UK roads for around 77 years. At 55 years old, this Bsa Bantam is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SFC 611J?

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What year was SFC 611J registered?

SFC 611J is a 1971 Bsa Bantam, first registered on 24 March 1971.

Is SFC 611J safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFC 611J shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SFC 611J have outstanding finance?

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