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790 EYM

1963 Matchless G12

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,485 mi
Last recorded51,485 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 1963 Matchless G1226,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration790 EYM
MakeMatchless
ModelG12
Year1963
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 51,485 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 51,485 miles

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 21 May 2011 51,480 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 May 2011 51,480 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

How Reliable is the Matchless G12?

Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.

92.6%
Pass Rate
328
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
270
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

wheel bearings have excessive free play 5
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 5
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 5
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 4
wheel bearings have excessive free play 4
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790 EYM is a 1963 Matchless G12 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1963 Matchless G12 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.8% with a typical mileage of 26,172 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 G12 fails its MOT is wheel bearings have excessive free play, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 790 EYM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Matchless G12 typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 63 years old, this Matchless G12 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 790 EYM registered?

790 EYM is a 1963 Matchless G12, first registered on 5 February 1963.

Is 790 EYM safe to buy?

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