BSA A7

Black · Petrol · 1952 · 650 cc

FHV 601MOT history

FHV 601 is a black petrol BSA A7 first used on 1 Sept 1952. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 18 MOT tests, with 40,507 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
40,507 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
18 passed · 0 failed
Per year
116 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FHV 601
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BSA
Model
A7
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
650 cc
Year of manufacture
1952
First used
1 Sept 1952
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

FHV 601 was last recorded at 40,507 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
40,493 miles · 29 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
116 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,507 miles
  • 2025 – 40,493 miles
  • 2024 – 40,443 miles
  • 2023 – 40,363 miles
  • 2021 – 40,341 miles
  • 2020 – 40,313 miles
  • 2019 – 40,272 miles
  • 2018 – 40,248 miles
  • 2017 – 40,183 miles
  • 2016 – 40,162 miles
  • 2015 – 40,140 miles
  • 2014 – 40,098 miles
  • 2013 – 40,020 miles
  • 2012 – 39,942 miles
  • 2011 – 39,784 miles
  • 2010 – 39,433 miles
  • 2006 – 38,331 miles
  • 2005 – 38,088 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,507 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 21 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,507 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    40,507 miles
    Test number
    836369466115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass40,493 miles (+50)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    40,493 miles
    Test number
    974638696190
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  3. Pass40,443 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    40,443 miles
    Test number
    117235911666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass40,363 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    40,363 miles
    Test number
    612962487236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass40,341 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    40,341 miles
    Test number
    507015705969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass40,313 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    40,313 miles
    Test number
    477753971235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass40,272 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    40,272 miles
    Test number
    221998361333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass40,248 miles (+65)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    40,248 miles
    Test number
    192642085982
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  9. Pass40,183 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    40,183 miles
    Test number
    637596998147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,162 miles (+22)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    40,162 miles
    Test number
    356515158355
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
  11. Pass40,140 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    40,140 miles
    Test number
    370192656296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,098 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    40,098 miles
    Test number
    777146174282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,020 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    40,020 miles
    Test number
    577494613275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,942 miles (+158)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    39,942 miles
    Test number
    498120102241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,784 miles (+351)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    39,784 miles
    Test number
    729716981181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,433 miles (+1,102)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    39,433 miles
    Test number
    422112710259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,331 miles (+243)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2007
    Odometer
    38,331 miles
    Test number
    510836826191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2006
    Odometer
    38,088 miles
    Test number
    162021445180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about FHV 601

What vehicle is registration FHV 601 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FHV 601 on a black petrol BSA A7 first used on 1 Sept 1952. 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 FHV 601 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on FHV 601 is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on FHV 601?
The MOT on FHV 601 is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has FHV 601 done?
FHV 601 was recorded at 40,507 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 116 miles a year.
Has FHV 601 ever failed its MOT?
No. FHV 601 has passed all 18 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on FHV 601 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 FHV 601 find?
FHV 601 passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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