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WSU 165

1989 Bsa A7

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

317 mi
Last recorded317 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 1989 Bsa A725,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSU 165
MakeBsa
ModelA7
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 317 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 317 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 204 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 204 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 204 miles

Rear Brake cable badly frayed (3.2.A1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 103 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 103 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 5,752 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 5,752 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 5,569 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 5,273 miles

How Reliable is the Bsa A7?

Based on 3,378 MOT tests across 680 vehicles.

92.9%
Pass Rate
197
Miles/Year
77
Year Lifespan
680
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 9
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 7
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 7
Horn not working 7
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WSU 165 is a 1989 Bsa A7 in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1989 Bsa A7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 25,988 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 A7 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WSU 165, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa A7 typically stays on UK roads for around 77 years. At 37 years old, this Bsa A7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WSU 165?

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What year was WSU 165 registered?

WSU 165 is a 1989 Bsa A7, first registered on 23 November 1989.

Is WSU 165 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WSU 165 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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