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USL 353

1960 Bsa 650

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

7 mi
Last recorded7 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 1960 Bsa 65029,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Bsa
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSL 353
MakeBsa
Model650
Year1960
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 7 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 30,006 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 30,006 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 30 May 2015 29,922 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 29,670 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 29,516 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 29,260 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 29,186 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 29,064 miles

How Reliable is the Bsa 650?

Based on 943 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.

92.2%
Pass Rate
193
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock 3
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 3
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user 2
Headlamp aim too high 1
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USL 353 is a 1960 Bsa 650 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1960 Bsa 650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 96.0% with a typical mileage of 29,922 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 650 fails its MOT is throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying USL 353, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa 650 typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 66 years old, this Bsa 650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of USL 353?

You can check the full history of USL 353 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was USL 353 registered?

USL 353 is a 1960 Bsa 650, first registered on 21 May 1960.

Is USL 353 safe to buy?

The MOT history for USL 353 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does USL 353 have outstanding finance?

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