BSA Vehicle check
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Vehicle checkAmalgamated 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 Wheel spoke excessively loose Occurs:37 times
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam i Occurs:329 times
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel Occurs:29 times
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on Occurs:22 times
Front suspension assembly component loose Occurs:13 times
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake Occurs:14 times
Headlamp aim out of alignment Occurs:1,142 times
Locking device not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride Occurs:55 times
Steering headbearing has excessive free play Occurs:356 times
Offside Front Footrest insecure Occurs:11 times
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. Occurs:16 times
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam i Occurs:53 times
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Occurs:262 times
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil Occurs:25 times
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play Occurs:60 times
Throttle operating incorrectly Occurs:66 times
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play Occurs:48 times
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play i Occurs:20 times
Fuel system component insecure Occurs:20 times
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play Occurs:60 times
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering Occurs:25 times
Riders seat insecure Occurs:49 times
Riders seat insecure Occurs:49 times
Horn not working Occurs:383 times
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil Occurs:25 times
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