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JSU 403

1962 Bsa A65

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

260 mi
Last recorded260 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 1962 Bsa A6516,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSU 403
MakeBsa
ModelA65
Year1962
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 260 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 1,381 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 39,294 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 39,289 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 38,181 miles

How Reliable is the Bsa A65?

Based on 5,147 MOT tests across 924 vehicles.

91.9%
Pass Rate
219
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
924
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Horn not working 19
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 10
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JSU 403 is a 1962 Bsa A65 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1962 Bsa A65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.7% with a typical mileage of 16,064 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 A65 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JSU 403, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa A65 typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 64 years old, this Bsa A65 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JSU 403?

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What year was JSU 403 registered?

JSU 403 is a 1962 Bsa A65, first registered on 31 December 1962.

Is JSU 403 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JSU 403 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JSU 403 have outstanding finance?

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