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YEW 420

1998 Bsa A7

Grey Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,872 mi
Last recorded6,872 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 1998 Bsa A77,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Bsa
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEW 420
MakeBsa
ModelA7
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 7 Feb 2022 6,872 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 5,301 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 4,640 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 3,784 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 2,020 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 1,831 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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YEW 420 is a 1998 Bsa A7 in Grey with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Bsa A7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 96.0% with a typical mileage of 7,374 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YEW 420, 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 28 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 YEW 420?

You can check the full history of YEW 420 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YEW 420 registered?

YEW 420 is a 1998 Bsa A7, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is YEW 420 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YEW 420 shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YEW 420 have outstanding finance?

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