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WAF 685J

1970 Bsa Unknown

Silver Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,525 mi
Last recorded1,525 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 1970 Bsa Unknown12,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAF 685J
MakeBsa
ModelUnknown
Year1970
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 1,525 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 1,525 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 12 miles

How Reliable is the Bsa Unknown?

Based on 2,422 MOT tests across 1,982 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
159
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
1,982
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 7
Horn not working 5
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 5
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WAF 685J is a 1970 Bsa Unknown in Silver with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Bsa Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 12,340 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 Unknown fails its MOT is position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WAF 685J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 56 years old, this Bsa Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WAF 685J?

You can check the full history of WAF 685J by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WAF 685J registered?

WAF 685J is a 1970 Bsa Unknown, first registered on 5 August 1970.

Is WAF 685J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAF 685J shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WAF 685J have outstanding finance?

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