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VX55 BFA

2005 Sachs Roadster

Black Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

21,017 mi
Last recorded21,017 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Sachs Roadster10,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 BFA
MakeSachs
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 21,017 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 20,924 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 20,518 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 20,082 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 19,295 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT LIMIT! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 18,665 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2018 18,665 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 17,196 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 Jul 2015 15,755 miles

Centre Front Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front brake disc slightly worn on floating mounts

front fork gaitors split

Pass 1 Jul 2014 13,415 miles

front floating cotton reels/disc slightly worn resulting in slight movement

Pass 11 Dec 2012 13,033 miles

Rear Disc Brake Slightly Scored

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2011 11,939 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 10,554 miles

Bobbins worn on front disc

Pass 4 Nov 2009 9,199 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 9,150 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 7,265 miles

How Reliable is the Sachs Roadster?

Based on 2,442 MOT tests across 280 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
732
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
280
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 48
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 35
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 20
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 20
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VX55 BFA is a 2005 Sachs Roadster in Black with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2005 Sachs Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 10,028 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Sachs Roadster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX55 BFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sachs Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Sachs Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX55 BFA registered?

VX55 BFA is a 2005 Sachs Roadster, first registered on 2 November 2005.

Is VX55 BFA safe to buy?

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