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VOD 114J

1971 Bsa A65L

Orange Petrol 654cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,470 mi
Last recorded2,470 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2006
Typical for 1971 Bsa A65L7,868 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOD 114J
MakeBsa
ModelA65L
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine654cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2006 2,470 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 7 Nov 2006 2,470 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Bsa A65L?

Based on 623 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

90.7%
Pass Rate
228
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 3
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp 2
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 2
Headlamp dipped beam flickers when tapped lightly by hand 1
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VOD 114J is a 1971 Bsa A65L in Orange with a 654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Bsa A65L models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.2% with a typical mileage of 7,868 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 A65L fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VOD 114J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa A65L typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 55 years old, this Bsa A65L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VOD 114J registered?

VOD 114J is a 1971 Bsa A65L, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is VOD 114J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VOD 114J shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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