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YWK 17

1959 Bsa Gold Star

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,550 mi
Last recorded59,550 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2012
Typical for 1959 Bsa Gold Star3,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWK 17
MakeBsa
ModelGold Star
Year1959
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2012 59,550 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 59,550 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2011 50,407 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 50,407 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2010 40,199 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 39,324 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 39,203 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 39,107 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 30,182 miles

How Reliable is the Bsa Gold Star?

Based on 1,900 MOT tests across 539 vehicles.

93.7%
Pass Rate
250
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
539
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Horn not working 5
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s 3
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 3
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3
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YWK 17 is a 1959 Bsa Gold Star in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1959 Bsa Gold Star models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 3,872 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 Gold Star fails its MOT is horn not working, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YWK 17, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa Gold Star typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 67 years old, this Bsa Gold Star is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YWK 17?

You can check the full history of YWK 17 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YWK 17 registered?

YWK 17 is a 1959 Bsa Gold Star, first registered on 9 November 1959.

Is YWK 17 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YWK 17 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YWK 17 have outstanding finance?

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