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898 CYC

1958 James Captain

Grey Petrol 197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,074 mi
Last recorded12,074 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2012
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Vehicle Details

Registration898 CYC
MakeJames
ModelCaptain
Year1958
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine197cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2012 12,074 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 12,055 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 11,826 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 11,376 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 11,204 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 10,846 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 10,520 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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898 CYC is a 1958 James Captain in Grey with a 197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 898 CYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was 898 CYC registered?

898 CYC is a 1958 James Captain, first registered on 16 December 1958.

Is 898 CYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 898 CYC shows 7 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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