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OSJ 407

1957 James Captain

Red Petrol 197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2012
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,940 mi
Last recorded28,940 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSJ 407
MakeJames
ModelCaptain
Year1957
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine197cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 24 Aug 2011 28,940 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

brake light spring a little long

rear shocker slighty reduced damping

Pass 1 Jun 2010 28,928 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

exhaust system very close to max noise level

rear brake light spring a little long

Pass 29 Apr 2008 28,888 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 28,789 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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OSJ 407 is a 1957 James Captain in Red with a 197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 OSJ 407, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OSJ 407?

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What year was OSJ 407 registered?

OSJ 407 is a 1957 James Captain, first registered on 5 April 1957.

Is OSJ 407 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OSJ 407 shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OSJ 407 have outstanding finance?

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