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JMA 231K

1972 Bsa Rocket 3

Red Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

11,608 mi
Last recorded11,608 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 1972 Bsa Rocket 313,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMA 231K
MakeBsa
ModelRocket 3
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 11,608 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 11,433 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 11,005 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 11,005 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 10,334 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 9,464 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 8,499 miles
Pass 11 May 2005 8,345 miles

How Reliable is the Bsa Rocket 3?

Based on 886 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

93.5%
Pass Rate
215
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s 4
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 2
Direction indicator not working 2
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 2
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 2
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JMA 231K is a 1972 Bsa Rocket 3 in Red with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1972 Bsa Rocket 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.7% with a typical mileage of 13,976 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 Rocket 3 fails its MOT is tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JMA 231K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa Rocket 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 54 years old, this Bsa Rocket 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JMA 231K?

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What year was JMA 231K registered?

JMA 231K is a 1972 Bsa Rocket 3, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is JMA 231K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JMA 231K shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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