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SXA 394

1956 Bsa C12

Maroon Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,336 mi
Last recorded2,336 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 1956 Bsa C129,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSXA 394
MakeBsa
ModelC12
Year1956
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 20 Sep 2011 2,336 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 1,903 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 1,880 miles

How Reliable is the Bsa C12?

Based on 545 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

93.2%
Pass Rate
172
Miles/Year
70
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 3
wheel bearings have excessive free play 3
Footrest insecure 3
suspension has inadequate damping effect. 3
Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim 3
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SXA 394 is a 1956 Bsa C12 in Maroon with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1956 Bsa C12 models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.0% with a typical mileage of 9,875 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bsa C12 fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SXA 394, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa C12 typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 70 years old, this Bsa C12 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of SXA 394?

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What year was SXA 394 registered?

SXA 394 is a 1956 Bsa C12, first registered on 26 April 1956.

Is SXA 394 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SXA 394 shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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