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XPV 7L

1972 Bsa Thunderbolt

Red Petrol 654cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,510 mi
Last recorded21,510 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 1972 Bsa Thunderbolt23,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Bsa
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPV 7L
MakeBsa
ModelThunderbolt
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine654cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 21,510 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 21,314 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 20,667 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 20,323 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 19,998 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 19,998 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 18,660 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2007 18,660 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 17,851 miles

front tyre has some very small cracks on side wall.

Pass 21 Jul 2005 17,518 miles

How Reliable is the Bsa Thunderbolt?

Based on 1,062 MOT tests across 189 vehicles.

91.8%
Pass Rate
224
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 3
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 3
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 3
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2
suspension assembly component cracked 2
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XPV 7L is a 1972 Bsa Thunderbolt in Red with a 654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1972 Bsa Thunderbolt models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 23,006 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 Thunderbolt fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XPV 7L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa Thunderbolt typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 54 years old, this Bsa Thunderbolt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XPV 7L?

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What year was XPV 7L registered?

XPV 7L is a 1972 Bsa Thunderbolt, first registered on 11 August 1972.

Is XPV 7L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPV 7L shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XPV 7L have outstanding finance?

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