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YFO 259

1959 Bsa Gold Flash

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,831 mi
Last recorded43,831 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFO 259
MakeBsa
ModelGold Flash
Year1959
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2012 43,831 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 43,368 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 42,198 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 42,198 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 40,616 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

advise front brake lever has slight travel but not excessive time of test

advise front tyre sidewalls showin signs of slightcracking but not showin canvas

Fail 20 Jul 2007 40,577 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fuel cap does not fasten securely by a positive means (7.2.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 40,577 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 39,211 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2006 39,211 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

How Reliable is the Bsa Gold Flash?

Based on 974 MOT tests across 180 vehicles.

93.0%
Pass Rate
242
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
180
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 4
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 4
wheel bearings have excessive free play 3
wheel bearings have excessive free play 3
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YFO 259 is a 1959 Bsa Gold Flash in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Bsa Gold Flash fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YFO 259, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa Gold Flash typically stays on UK roads for around 68 years. At 67 years old, this Bsa Gold Flash is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YFO 259 registered?

YFO 259 is a 1959 Bsa Gold Flash, first registered on 7 September 1959.

Is YFO 259 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YFO 259 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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