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530 NPG

1960 Bsa C15

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,062 mi
Last recorded38,062 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 1960 Bsa C1515,721 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration530 NPG
MakeBsa
ModelC15
Year1960
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 38,062 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Horn operation poor

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Slight play in head bearings

Pass 5 May 2016 37,794 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 37,583 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 37,569 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

front tyre showing cracks in surface

Pass 9 May 2013 37,532 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 37,528 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Bsa C15?

Based on 6,096 MOT tests across 1,398 vehicles.

90.2%
Pass Rate
101
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
1,398
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 50
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 29
Horn not working 21
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 21
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 21
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530 NPG is a 1960 Bsa C15 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1960 Bsa C15 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 15,721 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 C15 fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 530 NPG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa C15 typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 66 years old, this Bsa C15 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 530 NPG registered?

530 NPG is a 1960 Bsa C15, first registered on 25 March 1960.

Is 530 NPG safe to buy?

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