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YFO 544

1987 Bsa M20

Beige Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,258 mi
Last recorded5,258 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFO 544
MakeBsa
ModelM20
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 7 Jun 2011 5,258 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 5,167 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

ONLY FOR USE DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS AND NOT USED AT TIMES OR SERIUOSLY REDUCED VISIBILITY.

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 2,609 miles

Daylight use only.

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

No lights fitted at time of test

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 1,857 miles

Daylight use only.

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

No lights fitted at time of test

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 2,609 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

presented for daylight use only

How Reliable is the Bsa M20?

Based on 1,311 MOT tests across 338 vehicles.

91.6%
Pass Rate
194
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
338
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
Horn not working 4
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 4
Brake lever insecure 3
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 3
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YFO 544 is a 1987 Bsa M20 in Beige with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Bsa M20 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YFO 544, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa M20 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 39 years old, this Bsa M20 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YFO 544 registered?

YFO 544 is a 1987 Bsa M20, first registered on 2 February 1987.

Is YFO 544 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YFO 544 shows 5 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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