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752 BLB

1960 Matchless G2

Red Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,544 mi
Last recorded17,544 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2009
Typical for 1960 Matchless G25,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration752 BLB
MakeMatchless
ModelG2
Year1960
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2009 17,544 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 17,496 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 17,472 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 17,416 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 17,416 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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752 BLB is a 1960 Matchless G2 in Red with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 752 BLB, 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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What year was 752 BLB registered?

752 BLB is a 1960 Matchless G2, first registered on 22 November 1960.

Is 752 BLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 752 BLB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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