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RFW 703

1958 Matchless G80

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,458 mi
Last recorded85,458 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 1958 Matchless G8011,537 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFW 703
MakeMatchless
ModelG80
Year1958
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 85,458 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 8,537 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 84,900 miles

Advise new bar grips Advise chain guard

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 84,900 miles

Advise new bar grips Advise chain guard

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 84,675 miles

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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RFW 703 is a 1958 Matchless G80 in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1958 Matchless G80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.1% with a typical mileage of 11,537 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 RFW 703, 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 68 years old, this Matchless G80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RFW 703?

You can check the full history of RFW 703 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RFW 703 registered?

RFW 703 is a 1958 Matchless G80, first registered on 5 May 1958.

Is RFW 703 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFW 703 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RFW 703 have outstanding finance?

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