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F160 YOX

1988 Matchless G80

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,802 mi
Last recorded15,802 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Matchless G8015,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF160 YOX
MakeMatchless
ModelG80
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 15,802 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 15,734 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2024 15,734 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 15,687 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside exhaust clamp insecure

Offside fuel pipe has age-related cracking

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent (5.2.2 (d))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 15,689 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2022 15,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Fuel pipe has (age-related) cracking

Pass 29 Aug 2019 15,689 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 15,611 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 15,611 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 15,611 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 15,611 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 15,611 miles

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

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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F160 YOX is a 1988 Matchless G80 in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F160 YOX, 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

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What year was F160 YOX registered?

F160 YOX is a 1988 Matchless G80, first registered on 26 October 1988.

Is F160 YOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F160 YOX shows 12 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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