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1960 Matchless G2

Maroon Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

783 mi
Last recorded783 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 1960 Matchless G25,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration750 AUY
MakeMatchless
ModelG2
Year1960
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 783 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 238 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 229 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 229 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 Apr 2011 211 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 Apr 2010 112 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 6,387 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 7 May 2009 6,387 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 6,387 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 6,348 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 6,348 miles

Front Brake back plate(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Front Brake back plate(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to excessive wear (3.2.A1i)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

How Reliable is the Matchless G2?

Based on 478 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.

90.2%
Pass Rate
60
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
109
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 5
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 4
wheel bearings have excessive free play 3
Footrest insecure 3
suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. 3
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750 AUY is a 1960 Matchless G2 in Maroon with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1960 Matchless G2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 5,996 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 Matchless G2 fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 750 AUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Matchless G2 typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 66 years old, this Matchless G2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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750 AUY is a 1960 Matchless G2, first registered on 20 April 1960.

Is 750 AUY safe to buy?

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