BSA Gold Star

Silver and Black · Petrol · 1956 · 400 cc

NFW 538MOT history

NFW 538 is a silver and black petrol BSA Gold Star first used on 13 Feb 1956. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2025 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 22,718 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2025
Mileage
22,718 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2024
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
441 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
NFW 538
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BSA
Model
Gold Star
Colour
Silver and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
400 cc
Year of manufacture
1956
First used
13 Feb 1956
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

NFW 538 was last recorded at 22,718 miles on 4 Oct 2024, 610 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
22,108 miles · 27 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
610 miles
Average per year
441 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 22,718 miles
  • 2023 – 22,108 miles
  • 2022 – 21,792 miles
  • 2021 – 20,820 miles
  • 2020 – 20,544 miles
  • 2012 – 17,067 miles
  • 2010 – 16,605 miles
  • 2009 – 15,936 miles
  • 2008 – 15,626 miles
  • 2007 – 15,284 miles
  • 2006 – 14,821 miles
  • 2005 – 14,298 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass22,718 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 7 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass22,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    22,718 miles
    Test number
    924123692062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail22,718 miles (+610)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,718 miles
    Test number
    856002791903
    • Repaired at testRear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

  3. Pass22,108 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    22,108 miles
    Test number
    798998575285
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  4. Fail22,108 miles (+316)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,108 miles
    Test number
    606353701483
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  5. Pass21,792 miles (+972)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    21,792 miles
    Test number
    460805413238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass20,820 miles (+276)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    20,820 miles
    Test number
    954717321919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass20,544 miles (+3,477)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    20,544 miles
    Test number
    504067657549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass17,067 miles (+462)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    17,067 miles
    Test number
    849760762155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass16,605 miles (+669)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    16,605 miles
    Test number
    143059930244
    • AdvisoryBrake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
    • NoteNo passengers

  10. Pass15,936 miles (+310)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    15,936 miles
    Test number
    233583239259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass15,626 miles (+342)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    15,626 miles
    Test number
    523788348255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass15,284 miles (+463)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    15,284 miles
    Test number
    524088947290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass14,821 miles (+523)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    14,821 miles
    Test number
    630873346259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass14,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    14,298 miles
    Test number
    301180055472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about NFW 538

What vehicle is registration NFW 538 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show NFW 538 on a silver and black petrol BSA Gold Star first used on 13 Feb 1956. 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 NFW 538 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on NFW 538 expired on 7 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on NFW 538?
The MOT on NFW 538 expired on 7 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has NFW 538 done?
NFW 538 was recorded at 22,718 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2024, an average of 441 miles a year.
Has NFW 538 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NFW 538 has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on NFW 538 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 NFW 538 find?
NFW 538 passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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