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RPG 576L

1973 Bsa Thunderbolt

Red Petrol 654cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,059 mi
Last recorded17,059 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2008
Typical for 1973 Bsa Thunderbolt23,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPG 576L
MakeBsa
ModelThunderbolt
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine654cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2008 17,059 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 16,279 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 16,279 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 15,385 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
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RPG 576L is a 1973 Bsa Thunderbolt in Red with a 654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 Bsa Thunderbolt models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 23,470 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 Thunderbolt fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RPG 576L, 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 53 years old, this Bsa Thunderbolt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RPG 576L registered?

RPG 576L is a 1973 Bsa Thunderbolt, first registered on 23 May 1973.

Is RPG 576L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPG 576L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RPG 576L have outstanding finance?

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