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VXV 408

1958 Matchless G3

Green Petrol 350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

3,509 mi
Last recorded3,509 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 1958 Matchless G315,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVXV 408
MakeMatchless
ModelG3
Year1958
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine350cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 3,509 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 3,509 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 3,113 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 May 2009 2,195 miles

slight play in rear wheel bearing - advise repair/adjustment

slight play in sidecar wheel bearing - advise repair/adjustment

Pass 4 Oct 2007 803 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 472 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 458 miles

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

How Reliable is the Matchless G3?

Based on 1,475 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

93.1%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

wheel bearings are excessively rough 6
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
reflector on motorcycle missing 4
Horn not working 3
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess 2
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VXV 408 is a 1958 Matchless G3 in Green with a 350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1958 Matchless G3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 15,365 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 G3 fails its MOT is wheel bearings are excessively rough, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VXV 408, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Matchless G3 typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 68 years old, this Matchless G3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VXV 408 registered?

VXV 408 is a 1958 Matchless G3, first registered on 1 October 1958.

Is VXV 408 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VXV 408 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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