MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,099 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Nearside Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)
Nearside Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
How Reliable is the Bsa Thunderbolt?
Based on 1,062 MOT tests across 189 vehicles.
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HGU 540J is a 1970 Bsa Thunderbolt in Silver with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
Across all 1970 Bsa Thunderbolt models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.9% with a typical mileage of 10,833 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 Thunderbolt fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HGU 540J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Bsa Thunderbolt typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 56 years old, this Bsa Thunderbolt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was HGU 540J registered?
HGU 540J is a 1970 Bsa Thunderbolt, first registered on 1 April 1970.
Is HGU 540J safe to buy?
The MOT history for HGU 540J shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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