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F961 LGB

1989 Matchless G80

Black Petrol 494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

8,538 mi
Last recorded8,538 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2011
Typical for 1989 Matchless G8010,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF961 LGB
MakeMatchless
ModelG80
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine494cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2011 8,538 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 8,521 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 8,427 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 8,349 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 8,226 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 8,226 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Matchless G80?

Based on 2,210 MOT tests across 424 vehicles.

92.3%
Pass Rate
275
Miles/Year
75
Year Lifespan
424
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 7
Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 6
Horn not working 6
wheel bearings have excessive free play 5
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F961 LGB is a 1989 Matchless G80 in Black with a 494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1989 Matchless G80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.8% with a typical mileage of 10,053 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 G80 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F961 LGB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Matchless G80 typically stays on UK roads for around 75 years. At 37 years old, this Matchless G80 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F961 LGB registered?

F961 LGB is a 1989 Matchless G80, first registered on 2 May 1989.

Is F961 LGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F961 LGB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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