MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
oil leakage
rear tyre cracking on sidewalls
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
rear tyre cracking on sidewalls
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
oil leakage
Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Bsa B25?
Based on 955 MOT tests across 199 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VDE 493J is a 1970 Bsa B25 in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1970 Bsa B25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.9% with a typical mileage of 8,837 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 B25 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VDE 493J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Bsa B25 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 56 years old, this Bsa B25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was VDE 493J registered?
VDE 493J is a 1970 Bsa B25, first registered on 23 September 1970.
Is VDE 493J safe to buy?
The MOT history for VDE 493J shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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