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875 ETA

1983 Matchless G12

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

10,796 mi
Last recorded10,796 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
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Vehicle Details

Registration875 ETA
MakeMatchless
ModelG12
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 10,796 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 10,780 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 9,325 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 7,669 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 6,184 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 5,605 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2011 4,437 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 2,851 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 94 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 36,951 miles

all fuel hoses poor -starting to split

slight play in rear wheel bearing

Pass 25 Jul 2006 36,934 miles

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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875 ETA is a 1983 Matchless G12 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 875 ETA, 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 43 years old, this Matchless G12 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 875 ETA registered?

875 ETA is a 1983 Matchless G12, first registered on 19 April 1983.

Is 875 ETA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 875 ETA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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