BSA Hardtail

Yellow and Black · Petrol · 1960 · 1,200 cc

MSL 122MOT history

MSL 122 is a yellow and black petrol BSA Hardtail first used on 1 Mar 1960. Its MOT expired on 30 Jun 2025 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 571 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Jun 2025
Mileage
571 mi
At MOT on 8 Mar 2012
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
MSL 122
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BSA
Model
Hardtail
Colour
Yellow and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
1960
First used
1 Mar 1960
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

MSL 122 was last recorded at 571 miles on 8 Mar 2012, 236 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2011.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Mar 2009: 1 miles, lower than 14,000 miles on 11 Dec 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
335 miles · 26 Apr 2011
Between the last two tests
236 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2012 – 571 miles
  • 2011 – 335 miles
  • 2010 – 96 miles
  • 2009 – 1 miles
  • 2007 – 14,000 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

13 tests since 11 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    865498208626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    605805652975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    994481102466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    188743275340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    651184858860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    597706620161
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryChain guard missing
    • AdvisoryFront mudguard not fitted at time of test

  7. FailMileage not read1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    314682691084
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.6)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryChain guard missing
    • AdvisoryFront mudguard not fitted at time of test

  8. Pass571 miles (+236)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    571 miles
    Test number
    917838262039
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • NoteChain guard missing

  9. Fail335 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    335 miles
    Test number
    556466511117
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.6)
    • NoteChain guard missing

  10. Pass335 miles (+239)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    335 miles
    Test number
    625406111189
    • NoteChain guard missing

  11. Pass96 miles (+95)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    96 miles
    Test number
    281273800401
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  12. Pass1 miles (-13,999)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    1 miles
    Test number
    633281479001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass14,000 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    14,000 miles
    Test number
    850365747320
    • NoteNo lamps fittedf,daytime use mot only

Questions about MSL 122

What vehicle is registration MSL 122 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MSL 122 on a yellow and black petrol BSA Hardtail first used on 1 Mar 1960. 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 MSL 122 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on MSL 122 expired on 30 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on MSL 122?
The MOT on MSL 122 expired on 30 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has MSL 122 done?
MSL 122 was recorded at 571 miles at its MOT on 8 Mar 2012.
Has MSL 122 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MSL 122 has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2016.
Has the mileage on MSL 122 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Mar 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on MSL 122 find?
MSL 122 passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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