BSA B 31

Green · Petrol · 1955 · 350 cc

DSL 794MOT history

DSL 794 is a green petrol BSA B 31 first used on 1 Apr 1955. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 10 MOT tests, with 40,363 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
40,363 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
10
10 passed · 0 failed
Per year
1,436 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DSL 794
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BSA
Model
B 31
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
350 cc
Year of manufacture
1955
First used
1 Apr 1955
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

DSL 794 was last recorded at 40,363 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 1,220 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
39,143 miles · 11 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
1,220 miles
Average per year
1,436 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,363 miles
  • 2023 – 39,143 miles
  • 2022 – 37,313 miles
  • 2013 – 19,330 miles
  • 2011 – 18,845 miles
  • 2010 – 18,051 miles
  • 2009 – 16,928 miles
  • 2008 – 14,685 miles
  • 2006 – 12,672 miles
  • 2005 – 11,054 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,363 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryR & L - front footrests rubbers slightly split

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Wheel alignment slightly misaligned.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

10 tests since 20 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,363 miles (+1,220)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    40,363 miles
    Test number
    764945685365
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryR & L - front footrests rubbers slightly split

  2. Pass39,143 miles (+1,830)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    39,143 miles
    Test number
    504825805069
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryL/H/F Footrest rubber slightly split

  3. Pass37,313 miles (+17,983)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2023
    Odometer
    37,313 miles
    Test number
    975497812514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass19,330 miles (+485)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    19,330 miles
    Test number
    956550203140
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

  5. Pass18,845 miles (+794)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    18,845 miles
    Test number
    319292371119
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

  6. Pass18,051 miles (+1,123)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    18,051 miles
    Test number
    934259470184
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

  7. Pass16,928 miles (+2,243)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    16,928 miles
    Test number
    360329449198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass14,685 miles (+2,013)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    14,685 miles
    Test number
    590653368025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass12,672 miles (+1,618)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    12,672 miles
    Test number
    493193636471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass11,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    11,054 miles
    Test number
    334013095455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about DSL 794

What vehicle is registration DSL 794 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DSL 794 on a green petrol BSA B 31 first used on 1 Apr 1955. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does DSL 794 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DSL 794 is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on DSL 794?
The MOT on DSL 794 is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has DSL 794 done?
DSL 794 was recorded at 40,363 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 1,436 miles a year.
Has DSL 794 ever failed its MOT?
No. DSL 794 has passed all 10 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on DSL 794 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on DSL 794 find?
DSL 794 passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort; r & l - front footrests rubbers slightly split.

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