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559 GYC

1960 James Captain

Red Petrol 197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2013
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,484 mi
Last recorded16,484 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2012
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Vehicle Details

Registration559 GYC
MakeJames
ModelCaptain
Year1960
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine197cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 5 Jan 2012 16,484 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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559 GYC is a 1960 James Captain in Red with a 197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 559 GYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 559 GYC registered?

559 GYC is a 1960 James Captain, first registered on 1 March 1960.

Is 559 GYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 559 GYC shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 559 GYC have outstanding finance?

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