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EVU 166C

1965 Matchless G2

Red Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,521 mi
Last recorded20,521 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2009
Typical for 1965 Matchless G217,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVU 166C
MakeMatchless
ModelG2
Year1965
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2009 20,521 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 20,515 miles

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 5 May 2007 20,515 miles

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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EVU 166C is a 1965 Matchless G2 in Red with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1965 Matchless G2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.2% with a typical mileage of 17,634 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 EVU 166C, 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 61 years old, this Matchless G2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EVU 166C?

You can check the full history of EVU 166C by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EVU 166C registered?

EVU 166C is a 1965 Matchless G2, first registered on 9 April 1965.

Is EVU 166C safe to buy?

The MOT history for EVU 166C 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.

Does EVU 166C have outstanding finance?

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