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UXG 425

1954 Matchless G80

Black Petrol 494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,670 mi
Last recorded34,670 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 1954 Matchless G8014,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUXG 425
MakeMatchless
ModelG80
Year1954
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine494cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2012 34,670 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 32,651 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 32,651 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 31,114 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2009 28,994 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 28,966 miles

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

Rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish †

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2007 28,966 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Tyre sidewalls starting to perish esp. rear

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2006

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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UXG 425 is a 1954 Matchless G80 in Black with a 494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1954 Matchless G80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.7% with a typical mileage of 14,686 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 UXG 425, 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 72 years old, this Matchless G80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UXG 425 registered?

UXG 425 is a 1954 Matchless G80, first registered on 6 December 1954.

Is UXG 425 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UXG 425 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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