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TTU 73J

1970 Bsa Bantam

Gold Petrol 174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,929 mi
Last recorded23,929 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 1970 Bsa Bantam14,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTTU 73J
MakeBsa
ModelBantam
Year1970
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine174cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 23,929 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 23,746 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 23,542 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 23,427 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 23,427 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 23,173 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 22,457 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 21,623 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 21,390 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 21,390 miles

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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TTU 73J is a 1970 Bsa Bantam in Gold with a 174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1970 Bsa Bantam models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 14,913 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 TTU 73J, 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 56 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 TTU 73J?

You can check the full history of TTU 73J by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was TTU 73J registered?

TTU 73J is a 1970 Bsa Bantam, first registered on 21 September 1970.

Is TTU 73J safe to buy?

The MOT history for TTU 73J shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TTU 73J have outstanding finance?

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