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305 DLL

1961 Bsa M20

Green Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,079 mi
Last recorded40,079 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
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Vehicle Details

Registration305 DLL
MakeBsa
ModelM20
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 40,079 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 40,032 miles

Sidecar shock absorber has a light misting (5.2.4)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 40,032 miles

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

Sidecar shock absorber has a light misting (5.2.4)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 39,935 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 39,806 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 39,031 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 39,031 miles

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 38,319 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 37,319 miles

How Reliable is the Bsa M20?

Based on 1,311 MOT tests across 338 vehicles.

91.6%
Pass Rate
194
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
338
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
Horn not working 4
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 4
Brake lever insecure 3
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 3
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305 DLL is a 1961 Bsa M20 in Green with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

The most common reason a Bsa M20 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 305 DLL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa M20 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 65 years old, this Bsa M20 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of 305 DLL?

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What year was 305 DLL registered?

305 DLL is a 1961 Bsa M20, first registered on 11 December 1961.

Is 305 DLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 305 DLL 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 305 DLL have outstanding finance?

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