1956 BSA B 31 0.3L Petrol · WAS 125
1956 BSA B 31 (0.3L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1956. Recorded mileage 4,690 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jul 2024. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BSA B 31
- Year / Origin
- 1956 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 4,690 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WAS 125 Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2023
- 4,690 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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WAS 125 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1956 Bsa B 31 (WAS 125) between July 2023 and July 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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