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817 XWH

1960 Matchless Unknown

Green Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,101 mi
Last recorded21,101 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

Registration817 XWH
MakeMatchless
ModelUnknown
Year1960
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 21,101 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 21,095 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess Rim very rusty ,needs painting or replacing (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp light intensity reduced Reflector rusty (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Rusty ,needs replacing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 21,095 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess Rim very rusty ,needs painting or replacing (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp light intensity reduced Reflector rusty (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Rusty ,needs replacing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

How Reliable is the Matchless Unknown?

Based on 275 MOT tests across 230 vehicles.

89.5%
Pass Rate
215
Miles/Year
230
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too low 1
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on 1
Brake back plate(s) insecure 1
Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background 1
Steering lock stop missing 1
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817 XWH is a 1960 Matchless Unknown in Green with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Matchless Unknown fails its MOT is headlamp aim too low, accounting for 1 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 817 XWH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was 817 XWH registered?

817 XWH is a 1960 Matchless Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1960.

Is 817 XWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 817 XWH shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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