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WLG 637

1994 James Captain

Red Petrol 197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,596 mi
Last recorded19,596 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLG 637
MakeJames
ModelCaptain
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine197cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2012 19,596 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 19,581 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

slight play found at of yoke

Fail 30 Nov 2009 19,560 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 19,560 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 19,542 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 19,532 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 19,445 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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WLG 637 is a 1994 James Captain in Red with a 197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

The most common reason a James Captain fails its MOT is horn not working, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WLG 637, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was WLG 637 registered?

WLG 637 is a 1994 James Captain, first registered on 28 December 1994.

Is WLG 637 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WLG 637 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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