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URV 939

1959 Bsa A7

Green Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

12,904 mi
Last recorded12,904 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1959 Bsa A716,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURV 939
MakeBsa
ModelA7
Year1959
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 12,904 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 12,461 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 12,090 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 11,675 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 11,030 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 10,226 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 9,621 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 8,701 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 7,405 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 7,405 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2016 6,471 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 5,351 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Bsa A7?

Based on 3,378 MOT tests across 680 vehicles.

92.9%
Pass Rate
197
Miles/Year
77
Year Lifespan
680
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 9
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 7
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 7
Horn not working 7
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URV 939 is a 1959 Bsa A7 in Green with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1959 Bsa A7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.1% with a typical mileage of 16,884 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 A7 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying URV 939, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa A7 typically stays on UK roads for around 77 years. At 67 years old, this Bsa A7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of URV 939?

You can check the full history of URV 939 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was URV 939 registered?

URV 939 is a 1959 Bsa A7, first registered on 10 October 1959.

Is URV 939 safe to buy?

The MOT history for URV 939 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does URV 939 have outstanding finance?

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