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E55 JSL

1988 Matchless G80

Red Petrol 494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

10,961 mi
Last recorded10,961 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Matchless G8015,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE55 JSL
MakeMatchless
ModelG80
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 10,961 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 10,466 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 10,272 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 9,831 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 8,487 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 8,113 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 8,113 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

front tyre side walls perished no cord exposed

Pass 6 Oct 2015 7,423 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 7,423 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 6,130 miles

slight crack in number plate.

Pass 14 Sep 2012 6,031 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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E55 JSL is a 1988 Matchless G80 in Red with a 494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1988 Matchless G80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 15,611 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 E55 JSL, 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 38 years old, this Matchless G80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E55 JSL?

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What year was E55 JSL registered?

E55 JSL is a 1988 Matchless G80, first registered on 1 May 1988.

Is E55 JSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E55 JSL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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