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USL 616

1959 Bsa B31

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,136 mi
Last recorded52,136 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2012
Typical for 1959 Bsa B3124,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSL 616
MakeBsa
ModelB31
Year1959
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2012 52,136 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 52,081 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 51,740 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 51,524 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 51,236 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 50,600 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 50,013 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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USL 616 is a 1959 Bsa B31 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1959 Bsa B31 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.4% with a typical mileage of 24,490 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 USL 616, 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 67 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 USL 616?

You can check the full history of USL 616 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was USL 616 registered?

USL 616 is a 1959 Bsa B31, first registered on 23 April 1959.

Is USL 616 safe to buy?

The MOT history for USL 616 shows 7 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 USL 616 have outstanding finance?

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