BSA

Green · Petrol · 1960 · 250 cc

RAS 142MOT history

RAS 142 is a green petrol BSA first used on 1 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 8,585 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
8,585 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
29 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RAS 142
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BSA
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
250 cc
Year of manufacture
1960
First used
1 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RAS 142 was last recorded at 8,585 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 44 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Aug 2009: 7,136 miles, lower than 8,033 miles on 23 Aug 2008.

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
8,541 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
44 miles
Average per year
29 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 8,585 miles
  • 2025 – 8,541 miles
  • 2024 – 8,523 miles
  • 2023 – 8,510 miles
  • 2022 – 8,488 miles
  • 2021 – 8,470 miles
  • 2020 – 8,439 miles
  • 2019 – 8,418 miles
  • 2018 – 8,405 miles
  • 2017 – 8,375 miles
  • 2016 – 8,339 miles
  • 2015 – 8,292 miles
  • 2014 – 8,267 miles
  • 2013 – 8,133 miles
  • 2012 – 8,118 miles
  • 2011 – 8,105 miles
  • 2010 – 8,071 miles
  • 2009 – 7,136 miles
  • 2008 – 8,033 miles
  • 2007 – 8,019 miles
  • 2006 – 8,006 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass8,585 miles

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.

  • Slight oil leak.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass8,585 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    8,585 miles
    Test number
    984165316403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass8,541 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    8,541 miles
    Test number
    692161647471
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak.
  3. Pass8,523 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    8,523 miles
    Test number
    456337955540
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  4. Pass8,510 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    8,510 miles
    Test number
    352766677953
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak.
  5. Fail8,506 miles (+18)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,506 miles
    Test number
    946727621653
    • MajorFuel system component leaking Fuel cut off tap (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak.
  6. Pass8,488 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    8,488 miles
    Test number
    991840637001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass8,470 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    8,470 miles
    Test number
    377777944342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass8,439 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    8,439 miles
    Test number
    134416307355
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak on engine
  9. Pass8,418 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    8,418 miles
    Test number
    103135541087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass8,405 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    8,405 miles
    Test number
    720085803159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail8,401 miles (+26)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,401 miles
    Test number
    605109172502
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass8,375 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    8,375 miles
    Test number
    174141950729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass8,339 miles (+47)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    8,339 miles
    Test number
    626247533406
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
  14. Pass8,292 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    8,292 miles
    Test number
    668859688352
    • AdvisoryBrake lever pivots slightly worn both (3.1.3a)
    • AdvisoryClutch lever pivot slightly worn.
  15. Pass8,267 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    8,267 miles
    Test number
    905457324287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass8,133 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    8,133 miles
    Test number
    836311923231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass8,118 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    8,118 miles
    Test number
    696021622248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass8,105 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    8,105 miles
    Test number
    779069921213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass8,071 miles (+935)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    8,071 miles
    Test number
    964071630244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass7,136 miles (-897)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    7,136 miles
    Test number
    533136339231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass8,033 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    8,033 miles
    Test number
    682056938261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass8,019 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    8,019 miles
    Test number
    111556937200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass8,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    8,006 miles
    Test number
    800348216110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RAS 142

What vehicle is registration RAS 142 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RAS 142 on a green petrol BSA first used on 1 May 2003. 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 RAS 142 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RAS 142 is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on RAS 142?
The MOT on RAS 142 is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RAS 142 done?
RAS 142 was recorded at 8,585 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 29 miles a year.
Has RAS 142 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RAS 142 has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on RAS 142 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Aug 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on RAS 142 find?
RAS 142 passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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