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417 BVA

1961 Bsa Shooting Star

Green Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,449 mi
Last recorded51,449 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1961 Bsa Shooting Star6,841 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration417 BVA
MakeBsa
ModelShooting Star
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 26 Apr 2018 51,449 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 50,987 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 50,770 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 50,333 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 49,646 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 48,693 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 48,678 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front numberplate fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2011 48,512 miles

How Reliable is the Bsa Shooting Star?

Based on 686 MOT tests across 135 vehicles.

93.6%
Pass Rate
158
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
135
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 3
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3
Horn not working 2
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 2
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 2
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417 BVA is a 1961 Bsa Shooting Star in Green with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1961 Bsa Shooting Star models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.2% with a typical mileage of 6,841 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bsa Shooting Star fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 417 BVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa Shooting Star typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 65 years old, this Bsa Shooting Star is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 417 BVA registered?

417 BVA is a 1961 Bsa Shooting Star, first registered on 31 December 1961.

Is 417 BVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 417 BVA shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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