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VKN 93J

1970 Bsa Starfire

Blue Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

4,109 mi
Last recorded4,109 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 1970 Bsa Starfire10,445 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKN 93J
MakeBsa
ModelStarfire
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 4,109 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 4,016 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 3,818 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 3,123 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 2,789 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 2,789 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 2,171 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 2,119 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 2,103 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2012 1,511 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 1,495 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 971 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 971 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 3 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the Bsa Starfire?

Based on 1,174 MOT tests across 224 vehicles.

91.5%
Pass Rate
169
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
224
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 7
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling 4
Headlamp aim too low 3
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 3
suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. 2
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VKN 93J is a 1970 Bsa Starfire in Blue with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1970 Bsa Starfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 10,445 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 Starfire fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VKN 93J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa Starfire typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 56 years old, this Bsa Starfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VKN 93J registered?

VKN 93J is a 1970 Bsa Starfire, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is VKN 93J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VKN 93J shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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