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NAS 411

1959 James Captain

Maroon Petrol 197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,799 mi
Last recorded18,799 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAS 411
MakeJames
ModelCaptain
Year1959
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine197cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2010 18,799 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 18,799 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

fuel pipes brittle

Pass 24 Jul 2008 18,779 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 18,799 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 18,799 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

play in front/rear brake anchor pegs †plastic fuel lines brittle

Fail 8 Jul 2006 18,799 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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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NAS 411 is a 1959 James Captain in Maroon with a 197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

The most common reason a James Captain fails its MOT is horn not working, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NAS 411, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NAS 411?

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What year was NAS 411 registered?

NAS 411 is a 1959 James Captain, first registered on 25 March 1959.

Is NAS 411 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NAS 411 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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