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USY 488

1955 Bsa Gold Star

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,243 mi
Last recorded8,243 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 1955 Bsa Gold Star8,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSY 488
MakeBsa
ModelGold Star
Year1955
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 28 May 2012 8,243 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 8,207 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 8,102 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 7,715 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 7,363 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 7,144 miles

How Reliable is the Bsa Gold Star?

Based on 1,900 MOT tests across 539 vehicles.

93.7%
Pass Rate
250
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
539
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Horn not working 5
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s 3
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 3
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3
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USY 488 is a 1955 Bsa Gold Star in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1955 Bsa Gold Star models, the average MOT pass rate is 100.0% with a typical mileage of 8,034 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Bsa Gold Star fails its MOT is horn not working, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying USY 488, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa Gold Star typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 71 years old, this Bsa Gold Star is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of USY 488?

You can check the full history of USY 488 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was USY 488 registered?

USY 488 is a 1955 Bsa Gold Star, first registered on 31 December 1955.

Is USY 488 safe to buy?

The MOT history for USY 488 shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does USY 488 have outstanding finance?

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