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OPO 425

1953 Bsa A10

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,929 mi
Last recorded57,929 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 1953 Bsa A1018,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPO 425
MakeBsa
ModelA10
Year1953
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 57,929 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 57,929 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 13 May 2011 57,872 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 57,851 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 57,771 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 57,727 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 57,698 miles

How Reliable is the Bsa A10?

Based on 10,105 MOT tests across 1,868 vehicles.

92.2%
Pass Rate
234
Miles/Year
74
Year Lifespan
1,868
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Horn not working 35
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 30
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 27
wheel bearings have excessive free play 23
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OPO 425 is a 1953 Bsa A10 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1953 Bsa A10 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 18,488 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 A10 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OPO 425, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa A10 typically stays on UK roads for around 74 years. At 73 years old, this Bsa A10 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OPO 425?

You can check the full history of OPO 425 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OPO 425 registered?

OPO 425 is a 1953 Bsa A10, first registered on 4 April 1953.

Is OPO 425 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPO 425 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OPO 425 have outstanding finance?

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