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F745 SPG

1989 Matchless G80

Black Petrol 494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

19,627 mi
Last recorded19,627 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 1989 Matchless G8010,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF745 SPG
MakeMatchless
ModelG80
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 19,627 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 19,139 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 17,735 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 16,604 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 15,430 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 13,946 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 13,920 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2009 12,647 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 11,238 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 8,741 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 8,524 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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F745 SPG is a 1989 Matchless G80 in Black with a 494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1989 Matchless G80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.8% with a typical mileage of 10,053 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 F745 SPG, 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 37 years old, this Matchless G80 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F745 SPG?

You can check the full history of F745 SPG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F745 SPG registered?

F745 SPG is a 1989 Matchless G80, first registered on 19 June 1989.

Is F745 SPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F745 SPG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F745 SPG have outstanding finance?

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