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WKL 86J

1970 Bsa Bantam

Black Petrol 175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

14,908 mi
Last recorded14,908 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 Bsa Bantam14,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Bsa
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKL 86J
MakeBsa
ModelBantam
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine175cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 14,908 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 14,898 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 14,887 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 14,638 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 14,480 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 14,076 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 13,840 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 13,840 miles

Front Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 13,448 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 13,405 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 13,353 miles

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

How Reliable is the Bsa Bantam?

Based on 7,723 MOT tests across 2,149 vehicles.

89.9%
Pass Rate
75
Miles/Year
77
Year Lifespan
2,149
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 55
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 51
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 42
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 40
Horn not working 34
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WKL 86J is a 1970 Bsa Bantam in Black with a 175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1970 Bsa Bantam models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 14,913 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 Bantam fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WKL 86J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa Bantam typically stays on UK roads for around 77 years. At 56 years old, this Bsa Bantam is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WKL 86J?

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What year was WKL 86J registered?

WKL 86J is a 1970 Bsa Bantam, first registered on 13 October 1970.

Is WKL 86J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WKL 86J shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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