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317 XVA

1954 James Captain

Red Petrol 197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2010
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,111 mi
Last recorded12,111 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2009
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Vehicle Details

Registration317 XVA
MakeJames
ModelCaptain
Year1954
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine197cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 13 Jul 2009 12,111 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Offside Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

front tyre perished

Pass 18 Apr 2006 12,111 miles

How Reliable is the James Captain?

Based on 412 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

91.5%
Pass Rate
108
Miles/Year
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Horn not working 3
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 3
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 3
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 2
reflector on motorcycle missing 2
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317 XVA is a 1954 James Captain in Red with a 197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a James Captain fails its MOT is horn not working, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 317 XVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was 317 XVA registered?

317 XVA is a 1954 James Captain, first registered on 3 May 1954.

Is 317 XVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 317 XVA shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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