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OUR 225

1953 Matchless G3LS

Black Petrol 350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,359 mi
Last recorded18,359 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 1953 Matchless G3LS16,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUR 225
MakeMatchless
ModelG3LS
Year1953
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine350cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 10 May 2011 18,359 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 18,318 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 18,282 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 18,262 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 18,254 miles

How Reliable is the Matchless G3LS?

Based on 1,079 MOT tests across 255 vehicles.

93.0%
Pass Rate
230
Miles/Year
73
Year Lifespan
255
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 5
Footrest insecure 3
wheel bearings have excessive free play 3
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 2
Fuel system component insecure 2
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OUR 225 is a 1953 Matchless G3LS in Black with a 350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1953 Matchless G3LS models, the average MOT pass rate is 96.2% with a typical mileage of 16,020 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Matchless G3LS fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OUR 225, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Matchless G3LS typically stays on UK roads for around 73 years. At 73 years old, this Matchless G3LS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OUR 225 registered?

OUR 225 is a 1953 Matchless G3LS, first registered on 10 January 1953.

Is OUR 225 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUR 225 shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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