MOT Check for BSA BANTAMs

The BSA BANTAM makes up 8,083 of the overall 116,895 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:
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies  Occurs:68 times
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:11 times
Locking device not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride  Occurs:13 times
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on  Occurs:83 times
Drive chain excessively tight  Occurs:11 times
Headlamp aim out of alignment Occurs:79 times
Drive chain excessively tight  Occurs:11 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
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam ii Occurs:46 times
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:11 times
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies  Occurs:68 times
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies  Occurs:68 times
Throttle operating incorrectly  Occurs:14 times
Headlamp aim out of alignment Occurs:79 times
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%.  Occurs:30 times
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%.  Occurs:30 times
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies  Occurs:43 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
Drive chain excessively tight  Occurs:11 times
Headlamp aim out of alignment Occurs:79 times
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel  Occurs:11 times
Riders seat insecure  Occurs:14 times
Registration plate issues Occurs:30 times
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