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NCO 480

1957 Ajs 18S

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

11,083 mi
Last recorded11,083 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 1957 Ajs 18S28,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCO 480
MakeAjs
Model18S
Year1957
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 11,083 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent (5.2.2 (d))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 11,083 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent (5.2.2 (d))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2012 20,536 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 20,488 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 20,422 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 20,230 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 20,167 miles

How Reliable is the Ajs 18S?

Based on 580 MOT tests across 133 vehicles.

93.1%
Pass Rate
312
Miles/Year
73
Year Lifespan
133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 5
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 4
Horn not working 3
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 2
wheel bearings have excessive free play 2
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NCO 480 is a 1957 Ajs 18S in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1957 Ajs 18S models, the average MOT pass rate is 96.7% with a typical mileage of 28,770 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ajs 18S fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NCO 480, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ajs 18S typically stays on UK roads for around 73 years. At 69 years old, this Ajs 18S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NCO 480 registered?

NCO 480 is a 1957 Ajs 18S, first registered on 20 March 1957.

Is NCO 480 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NCO 480 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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