MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,385 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
front forks covered by giators
motorcycle must only be used during daylight hours & not at times of seriously reduced visibility
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
front forks covered by giators
Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
front forks covered by giators
motorcycle must only be used during daylight hours & not at times of seriously reduced visibility
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
motorcycle must only be used during daylight hours and not at times of seriously reduced visibility
How Reliable is the Bsa B40?
Based on 3,385 MOT tests across 673 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VSY 293 is a 1997 Bsa B40 in Green with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1997 Bsa B40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 98.1% with a typical mileage of 1,302 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 B40 fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VSY 293, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Bsa B40 typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 29 years old, this Bsa B40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was VSY 293 registered?
VSY 293 is a 1997 Bsa B40, first registered on 17 June 1997.
Is VSY 293 safe to buy?
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