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YYJ 149

1952 Bsa D1

Green Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

257 mi
Last recorded257 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 1952 Bsa D125,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYJ 149
MakeBsa
ModelD1
Year1952
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2010 257 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 257 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 1 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 1 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

How Reliable is the Bsa D1?

Based on 408 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.

89.7%
Pass Rate
69
Miles/Year
74
Year Lifespan
124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 6
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 5
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 5
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 4
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YYJ 149 is a 1952 Bsa D1 in Green with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1952 Bsa D1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 25,794 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 D1 fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YYJ 149, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa D1 typically stays on UK roads for around 74 years. At 74 years old, this Bsa D1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YYJ 149 registered?

YYJ 149 is a 1952 Bsa D1, first registered on 31 December 1952.

Is YYJ 149 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YYJ 149 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YYJ 149 have outstanding finance?

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