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YSL 726

2001 Bsa B40

Black Petrol 343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,814 mi
Last recorded33,814 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Bsa B404,730 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYSL 726
MakeBsa
ModelB40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine343cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2010 33,814 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 33,813 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 30 Nov 2007 33,222 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 32,962 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 27 Nov 2006 32,961 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

How Reliable is the Bsa B40?

Based on 3,385 MOT tests across 673 vehicles.

91.6%
Pass Rate
127
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
673
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 11
Steering lock stop ineffective 10
wheel bearings have excessive free play 9
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YSL 726 is a 2001 Bsa B40 in Black with a 343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Bsa B40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 4,730 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 B40 fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YSL 726, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa B40 typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 25 years old, this Bsa B40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YSL 726?

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What year was YSL 726 registered?

YSL 726 is a 2001 Bsa B40, first registered on 4 July 2001.

Is YSL 726 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YSL 726 shows 5 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 YSL 726 have outstanding finance?

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