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PWD 565F

1968 Bsa B40

Blue Petrol 343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

361 mi
Last recorded361 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWD 565F
MakeBsa
ModelB40
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine343cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 361 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 5 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 2,706 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 28 May 2015 2,706 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 2,241 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2013 2,167 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Oil leak

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

rear tyre perishing

Pass 17 May 2012 2,140 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

control cables slightly deteriorated

front tyre slightly perished

rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 23 Feb 2010 2,105 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 2,014 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 1,252 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 706 miles

How Reliable is the Bsa B40?

Based on 3,385 MOT tests across 673 vehicles.

91.6%
Pass Rate
127
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
673
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 11
Steering lock stop ineffective 10
wheel bearings have excessive free play 9
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PWD 565F is a 1968 Bsa B40 in Blue with a 343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

The most common reason a Bsa B40 fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PWD 565F, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa B40 typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 58 years old, this Bsa B40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PWD 565F registered?

PWD 565F is a 1968 Bsa B40, first registered on 1 May 1968.

Is PWD 565F safe to buy?

The MOT history for PWD 565F shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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