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SRG 193J

1971 Bsa A65

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

844 mi
Last recorded844 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 1971 Bsa A6511,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRG 193J
MakeBsa
ModelA65
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 844 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 4 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 12,374 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Severe engine oil leak from head gasket area.

Fail 29 Jul 2009 12,324 miles

Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

Rear Brake component is fractured (3.1.5)

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

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

Registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

BOTH TYRES SLIGHT PERISHED

Chain guard missing

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

How Reliable is the Bsa A65?

Based on 5,147 MOT tests across 924 vehicles.

91.9%
Pass Rate
219
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
924
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Horn not working 19
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 10
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SRG 193J is a 1971 Bsa A65 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Bsa A65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 11,929 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 A65 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SRG 193J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa A65 typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 55 years old, this Bsa A65 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SRG 193J registered?

SRG 193J is a 1971 Bsa A65, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is SRG 193J safe to buy?

The MOT history for SRG 193J 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.

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