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YRM 84J

1971 Bsa B25

Red Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,249 mi
Last recorded33,249 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Bsa B259,798 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRM 84J
MakeBsa
ModelB25
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 33,249 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 33,238 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 33,224 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 33,214 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 33,214 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 22 May 2009 33,214 miles

How Reliable is the Bsa B25?

Based on 955 MOT tests across 199 vehicles.

89.9%
Pass Rate
149
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
199
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute 7
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 4
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 3
Horn not working 3
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YRM 84J is a 1971 Bsa B25 in Red with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1971 Bsa B25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 9,798 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 B25 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YRM 84J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa B25 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 55 years old, this Bsa B25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YRM 84J?

You can check the full history of YRM 84J by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YRM 84J registered?

YRM 84J is a 1971 Bsa B25, first registered on 15 January 1971.

Is YRM 84J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YRM 84J shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YRM 84J have outstanding finance?

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