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412 FG

1963 Bsa B40

Red Petrol 350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

4,860 mi
Last recorded4,860 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 1963 Bsa B4017,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration412 FG
MakeBsa
ModelB40
Year1963
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine350cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 4,860 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 48,335 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 48,100 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 4,796 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

Pass 1 May 2006 4,602 miles

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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412 FG is a 1963 Bsa B40 in Red with a 350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1963 Bsa B40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.1% with a typical mileage of 17,982 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 412 FG, 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 63 years old, this Bsa B40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 412 FG?

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What year was 412 FG registered?

412 FG is a 1963 Bsa B40, first registered on 19 April 1963.

Is 412 FG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 412 FG 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 412 FG have outstanding finance?

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