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503 TVT

1961 Bsa A7

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,796 mi
Last recorded53,796 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 1961 Bsa A736,401 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration503 TVT
MakeBsa
ModelA7
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 53,796 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 53,535 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 53,535 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 53,229 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 52,926 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 52,713 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 52,423 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 52,402 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 51,967 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 51,616 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 51,097 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 50,705 miles

handle bars slightly twisted out of line

How Reliable is the Bsa A7?

Based on 3,378 MOT tests across 680 vehicles.

92.9%
Pass Rate
197
Miles/Year
77
Year Lifespan
680
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 9
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 7
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 7
Horn not working 7
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503 TVT is a 1961 Bsa A7 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1961 Bsa A7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 36,401 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 A7 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 503 TVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa A7 typically stays on UK roads for around 77 years. At 65 years old, this Bsa A7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 503 TVT?

You can check the full history of 503 TVT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 503 TVT registered?

503 TVT is a 1961 Bsa A7, first registered on 1 September 1961.

Is 503 TVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 503 TVT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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