£160
1953 James Cadet, Project, 122 cc. Registration number WSK 238. Frame number not found. Engine number 618A 5469 (see text).
James's first post-war '125' was the ML, a 122cc Villiers 9D-engined machine derived from a successful military design. It was superseded in 1948 by a new model similar to the 98cc Comet but using heavier cycle parts and the 10D engine. For 1950 the 122cc machine was named 'Cadet' and by the time the L15 model offered here was made, featured the 149cc Villiers Type 30C engine and revised cycle parts incorporating a frame combining tubes and pressings, telescopic front fork, swinging-arm rear suspension and full-width hubs.
The engine with lot has been rebuilt and has no oil in it. It is numbered 5460 although DVLA have it down as 5469. It is registered with DVLA from 1982 although was last taxed in 1992 when owned by Jonathan Cocking of Edgware.
This machine has been in long term storage. Sold with a V5.
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Free Registration
23.6% inc VAT*
Flat Fee Registration
20.00% inc VAT*
