MOT Check for BSA BANTAMs

The BSA BANTAM makes up 8,108 of the overall 117,663 BSA MOT test results. Select your BANTAM model year below to find the specific problems.

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Some examples of the most common issues are:
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%.  Occurs:16 times
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user  Occurs:14 times
Registration plate issues Occurs:30 times
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel  Occurs:16 times
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose  Occurs:13 times
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on  Occurs:21 times
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%.  Occurs:30 times
Locking device not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride  Occurs:13 times
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam i Occurs:17 times
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam i Occurs:65 times
Horn not working  Occurs:58 times
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars.  Occurs:31 times
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam i Occurs:65 times
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on  Occurs:21 times
Throttle operating incorrectly  Occurs:14 times
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play  Occurs:13 times
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel  Occurs:11 times
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies  Occurs:43 times
Registration plate issues Occurs:30 times
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam ii Occurs:46 times
Locking device not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride  Occurs:13 times
Locking device not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride  Occurs:13 times
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam ii Occurs:46 times
Throttle operating incorrectly  Occurs:14 times
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play  Occurs:13 times
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