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PAH 197

1953 Bsa B31

Red Petrol 350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,404 mi
Last recorded71,404 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 1953 Bsa B3130,474 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAH 197
MakeBsa
ModelB31
Year1953
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine350cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 14 Jun 2012 71,404 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 71,116 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Oil leak

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tyre slightly perished

Pass 14 May 2010 70,237 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 69,898 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 69,874 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 69,726 miles

How Reliable is the Bsa B31?

Based on 3,419 MOT tests across 885 vehicles.

92.5%
Pass Rate
210
Miles/Year
80
Year Lifespan
885
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Horn not working 17
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 10
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 7
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PAH 197 is a 1953 Bsa B31 in Red with a 350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1953 Bsa B31 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 30,474 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bsa B31 fails its MOT is horn not working, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PAH 197, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa B31 typically stays on UK roads for around 80 years. At 73 years old, this Bsa B31 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PAH 197?

You can check the full history of PAH 197 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PAH 197 registered?

PAH 197 is a 1953 Bsa B31, first registered on 1 September 1953.

Is PAH 197 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAH 197 shows 6 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 PAH 197 have outstanding finance?

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