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WXP 795

1959 Bsa Shooting Star

Silver Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

877 mi
Last recorded877 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 1959 Bsa Shooting Star3,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWXP 795
MakeBsa
ModelShooting Star
Year1959
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2011 877 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 859 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 846 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Oil issuing from motorcycle breather and spraying on rear tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2008 844 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 821 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 561 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 537 miles

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

How Reliable is the Bsa Shooting Star?

Based on 686 MOT tests across 135 vehicles.

93.6%
Pass Rate
158
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
135
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 3
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3
Horn not working 2
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 2
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 2
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WXP 795 is a 1959 Bsa Shooting Star in Silver with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1959 Bsa Shooting Star models, the average MOT pass rate is 96.2% with a typical mileage of 3,801 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 Shooting Star fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WXP 795, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa Shooting Star typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 67 years old, this Bsa Shooting Star is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WXP 795?

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What year was WXP 795 registered?

WXP 795 is a 1959 Bsa Shooting Star, first registered on 7 May 1959.

Is WXP 795 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WXP 795 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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