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ESL 389

1999 Matchless G3L

Green Petrol 350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

704 mi
Last recorded704 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESL 389
MakeMatchless
ModelG3L
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine350cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2009 704 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 629 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2008 629 miles

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2008 628 miles

Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

speedo not connected

How Reliable is the Matchless G3L?

Based on 1,000 MOT tests across 244 vehicles.

93.5%
Pass Rate
176
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
244
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 6
Horn not working 4
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 3
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 3
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 3
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ESL 389 is a 1999 Matchless G3L in Green with a 350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Matchless G3L fails its MOT is position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ESL 389, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Matchless G3L typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 27 years old, this Matchless G3L is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ESL 389 registered?

ESL 389 is a 1999 Matchless G3L, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is ESL 389 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESL 389 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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