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VAD 532

1958 Bsa C12

Silver Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,224 mi
Last recorded35,224 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 1958 Bsa C1221,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAD 532
MakeBsa
ModelC12
Year1958
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 21 Mar 2018 35,224 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 35,214 miles

How Reliable is the Bsa C12?

Based on 545 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

93.2%
Pass Rate
172
Miles/Year
70
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 3
wheel bearings have excessive free play 3
Footrest insecure 3
suspension has inadequate damping effect. 3
Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim 3
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VAD 532 is a 1958 Bsa C12 in Silver with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1958 Bsa C12 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 21,878 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bsa C12 fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VAD 532, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa C12 typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 68 years old, this Bsa C12 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VAD 532 registered?

VAD 532 is a 1958 Bsa C12, first registered on 31 December 1958.

Is VAD 532 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAD 532 shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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