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STM 61J

1971 Bsa Rocket 3

Orange Petrol 736cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

19,550 mi
Last recorded19,550 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Bsa Rocket 320,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTM 61J
MakeBsa
ModelRocket 3
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine736cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 19,550 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 19,548 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 19,539 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 19,535 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 19,531 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 2,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Sep 2007 19,530 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 19,530 miles

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

How Reliable is the Bsa Rocket 3?

Based on 886 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

93.5%
Pass Rate
215
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s 4
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 2
Direction indicator not working 2
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 2
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 2
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STM 61J is a 1971 Bsa Rocket 3 in Orange with a 736cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1971 Bsa Rocket 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.9% with a typical mileage of 20,855 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 Rocket 3 fails its MOT is tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying STM 61J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa Rocket 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 55 years old, this Bsa Rocket 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of STM 61J?

You can check the full history of STM 61J by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was STM 61J registered?

STM 61J is a 1971 Bsa Rocket 3, first registered on 28 June 1971.

Is STM 61J safe to buy?

The MOT history for STM 61J shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does STM 61J have outstanding finance?

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