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550 XUB

1960 Bsa Shooting Star

Green Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

4,300 mi
Last recorded4,300 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2014
Typical for 1960 Bsa Shooting Star9,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration550 XUB
MakeBsa
ModelShooting Star
Year1960
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2014 4,300 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 4,091 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 3,848 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 3,590 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 3,590 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 3,187 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 2,357 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 1,639 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 939 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 939 miles

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 5 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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550 XUB is a 1960 Bsa Shooting Star in Green with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1960 Bsa Shooting Star models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.2% with a typical mileage of 9,789 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 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 550 XUB, 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 66 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 550 XUB registered?

550 XUB is a 1960 Bsa Shooting Star, first registered on 22 September 1960.

Is 550 XUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 550 XUB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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