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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MOT check Some examples of the most common issues are:Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose Occurs:13 times
Locking device not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride Occurs:13 times
Drive chain excessively tight Occurs:11 times
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil Occurs:11 times
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel Occurs:11 times
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. Occurs:31 times
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam ii Occurs:46 times
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on Occurs:83 times
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. Occurs:16 times
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel Occurs:11 times
Horn not working Occurs:58 times
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Occurs:43 times
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play Occurs:13 times
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose Occurs:13 times
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam ii Occurs:46 times
Riders seat insecure Occurs:14 times
Riders seat insecure Occurs:14 times
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. Occurs:16 times
Headlamp aim out of alignment Occurs:79 times
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing Occurs:22 times
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Occurs:68 times
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel Occurs:11 times
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user Occurs:14 times
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
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