CarVerify

Free Car Check

972 YUA

1956 James Captain

Maroon Petrol 197cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2012
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,561 mi
Last recorded3,561 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2011
4 checks still locked for this James
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration972 YUA
MakeJames
ModelCaptain
Year1956
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine197cc
View full James Captain reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

1 pass
Pass 20 Jan 2011 3,561 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
Full James Captain reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

972 YUA is a 1956 James Captain in Maroon 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 972 YUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 972 YUA?

You can check the full history of 972 YUA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 972 YUA registered?

972 YUA is a 1956 James Captain, first registered on 30 November 1956.

Is 972 YUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 972 YUA 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 972 YUA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 972 YUA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.