MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
front fork bushes have slight play
presented for test with lights masked daylight use only
Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)
Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.5a)
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
front fork bushes have slight play
presented for test with lights masked daylight use only
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XMD 189 is a 1951 Bsa Bantam in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1951 Bsa Bantam models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 3,505 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 XMD 189, 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 75 years old, this Bsa Bantam is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was XMD 189 registered?
XMD 189 is a 1951 Bsa Bantam, first registered on 7 September 1951.
Is XMD 189 safe to buy?
The MOT history for XMD 189 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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