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995 YUX

1961 Bsa Gold Star

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

400 mi
Last recorded400 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 1961 Bsa Gold Star5,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration995 YUX
MakeBsa
ModelGold Star
Year1961
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 400 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2015 349 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 349 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 1 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 1 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

How Reliable is the Bsa Gold Star?

Based on 1,900 MOT tests across 539 vehicles.

93.7%
Pass Rate
250
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
539
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Horn not working 5
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s 3
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 3
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3
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995 YUX is a 1961 Bsa Gold Star in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1961 Bsa Gold Star models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.5% with a typical mileage of 5,012 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 Gold Star fails its MOT is horn not working, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 995 YUX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 995 YUX?

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What year was 995 YUX registered?

995 YUX is a 1961 Bsa Gold Star, first registered on 31 December 1961.

Is 995 YUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 995 YUX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 995 YUX have outstanding finance?

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