MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,629 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Matchless G12?
Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XWW 173 is a 1959 Matchless G12 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
Across all 1959 Matchless G12 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.8% with a typical mileage of 19,926 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 G12 fails its MOT is wheel bearings have excessive free play, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XWW 173, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Matchless G12 typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 67 years old, this Matchless G12 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was XWW 173 registered?
XWW 173 is a 1959 Matchless G12, first registered on 26 March 1959.
Is XWW 173 safe to buy?
The MOT history for XWW 173 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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