CarVerify

Free Car Check

OLN 21L

1972 Bsa Thunderbolt

Red Petrol 650cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,607 mi
Last recorded20,607 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2011
Typical for 1972 Bsa Thunderbolt23,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Bsa
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLN 21L
MakeBsa
ModelThunderbolt
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc
View full Bsa Thunderbolt reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2011 20,607 miles

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

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 20,075 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 19,638 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 19,060 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 18,541 miles

How Reliable is the Bsa Thunderbolt?

Based on 1,062 MOT tests across 189 vehicles.

91.8%
Pass Rate
224
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 3
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 3
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 3
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2
suspension assembly component cracked 2
Full Bsa Thunderbolt reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OLN 21L is a 1972 Bsa Thunderbolt in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 Bsa Thunderbolt models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 23,006 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 OLN 21L, 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 54 years old, this Bsa Thunderbolt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OLN 21L?

You can check the full history of OLN 21L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OLN 21L registered?

OLN 21L is a 1972 Bsa Thunderbolt, first registered on 8 September 1972.

Is OLN 21L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLN 21L shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OLN 21L have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OLN 21L. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.