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OED 568

1956 Bsa C12

Maroon Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

1,539 mi
Last recorded1,539 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 1956 Bsa C129,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOED 568
MakeBsa
ModelC12
Year1956
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 1,539 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 1,317 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 685 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 685 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 623 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 331 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 29 miles

How Reliable is the Bsa C12?

Based on 545 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

93.2%
Pass Rate
172
Miles/Year
70
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 3
wheel bearings have excessive free play 3
Footrest insecure 3
suspension has inadequate damping effect. 3
Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim 3
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OED 568 is a 1956 Bsa C12 in Maroon with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1956 Bsa C12 models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.0% with a typical mileage of 9,875 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 C12 fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OED 568, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa C12 typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 70 years old, this Bsa C12 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of OED 568?

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What year was OED 568 registered?

OED 568 is a 1956 Bsa C12, first registered on 26 March 1956.

Is OED 568 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OED 568 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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