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BSA SLOPER1929 · 0.5L PETROL

WC 1616

Vehicle Insight Summary

1929 BSA SLOPER — PETROL, 493cc. This vehicle has unavailable miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: paid. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT
Expired
Expires 28/07/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/10/2026
Fuel
PETROL
Year
1929
Engine
493cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle maintains a stable roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent inspection on 30 July 2025. While the record shows an initial failure on that same date with no recorded defects, the immediate pass suggests a minor issue was rectified or represented a clerical error that did not persist into the final result. Since the 2012 test, the vehicle has maintained a clean record without any recorded mechanical or structural failures or advisories. The data regarding mileage is extremely sparse, preventing any meaningful analysis of usage patterns or wear-related intervals. There is a significant thirteen-year gap between the April 2012 test and the July 2025 test, which indicates the vehicle was likely kept in long-term storage or used only for occasional events rather than as a daily driver. The lack of mileage figures across entries makes it impossible to determine if the engine has reached specific service intervals or if components have suffered from lack of use. A buyer must prioritize a physical inspection of the structural integrity and the chassis mounting points, given the age of the vehicle and the long interval between tests. Because the MOT record does not detail specific components like suspension or brakes, the inspector should check for hidden corrosion, perished rubber hoses, and fluid leaks that may have developed during the dormant period. Focus on the state of the braking system and the condition of the fuel system to ensure the vehicle is fit for road use despite its clean digital history.

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Free vehicle health score

50
/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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Finance
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Salvage
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Imported
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Scrapped
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Destruction
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V5C Logbook
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Jun 22, 2026, 04:11 PM
AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Bsa Sloper (WC 1616) from 1929 show a total of 2 MOT tests between July 2025 and July 2025.

Across its entire MOT history, this Bsa has a 50% success rate (1 passes and 1 fails). The failure history is significant; we recommend a thorough mechanical inspection before purchase.

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