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TNB 983J

1971 Bsa Rocket 3

Brown Petrol 740cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,554 mi
Last recorded16,554 miles
Recorded on30 May 2015
Typical for 1971 Bsa Rocket 320,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNB 983J
MakeBsa
ModelRocket 3
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine740cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 30 May 2015 16,554 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 15,035 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 14,793 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 14,010 miles

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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TNB 983J is a 1971 Bsa Rocket 3 in Brown with a 740cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TNB 983J, 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

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What year was TNB 983J registered?

TNB 983J is a 1971 Bsa Rocket 3, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is TNB 983J safe to buy?

The MOT history for TNB 983J shows 4 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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