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RFO 337

1996 Bsa B31

Green Petrol 350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,233 mi
Last recorded68,233 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Bsa B317,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFO 337
MakeBsa
ModelB31
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine350cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 68,233 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 67,362 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 67,362 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 66,468 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 66,468 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 65,645 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Aug 2008 65,645 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Jul 2007 64,431 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 63,271 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 62,248 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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RFO 337 is a 1996 Bsa B31 in Green with a 350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1996 Bsa B31 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 7,264 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 B31 fails its MOT is horn not working, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RFO 337, 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 30 years old, this Bsa B31 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RFO 337?

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What year was RFO 337 registered?

RFO 337 is a 1996 Bsa B31, first registered on 22 July 1996.

Is RFO 337 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFO 337 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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