BSA Vehicle check

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Vehicle check

Amalgamated Vehicle checks of BSA vehicles

Our proprietary algorithms have number crunched over 117,663 BSA Vehicle checks and ranked the reasons that BSAs fail their tests. Use this service to help find a new vehicle that’s right for you or get ready for your own BSA's check.

Some examples of the most common issues are:
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort  Occurs:22 times
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on  Occurs:20 times
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on  Occurs:22 times
Fuel system component insecure  Occurs:20 times
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies  Occurs:262 times
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough  Occurs:12 times
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user  Occurs:119 times
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play  Occurs:60 times
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement.  Occurs:14 times
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing  Occurs:131 times
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%.  Occurs:57 times
Drive chain excessively loose  Occurs:39 times
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake  Occurs:14 times
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam ii Occurs:200 times
Headlamp aim out of alignment Occurs:1,142 times
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:13 times
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing  Occurs:131 times
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough  Occurs:32 times
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement.  Occurs:14 times
Throttle operating incorrectly  Occurs:66 times
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel  Occurs:29 times
Drive chain excessively loose  Occurs:39 times
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user  Occurs:119 times
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies  Occurs:521 times
Headlamp insecure  Occurs:16 times
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