Matchless

Black · Petrol · 1951 · 347 cc

NKP 248MOT history

NKP 248 is a black petrol Matchless first used on 18 Apr 1951. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 34,966 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2026
Mileage
34,966 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2012
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
92 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
NKP 248
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Matchless
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
347 cc
Year of manufacture
1951
First used
18 Apr 1951
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

NKP 248 was last recorded at 34,966 miles on 17 Oct 2012, 510 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2011.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,456 miles · 14 Sept 2011
Between the last two tests
510 miles
Average per year
92 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2012 – 34,966 miles
  • 2011 – 34,456 miles
  • 2010 – 34,453 miles
  • 2009 – 34,449 miles
  • 2008 – 34,420 miles
  • 2006 – 34,414 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryFuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 9 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    347412752485
    • AdvisoryFuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass34,966 miles (+510)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    34,966 miles
    Test number
    417881392258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail34,456 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,456 miles
    Test number
    455997951266
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.6)
    • Repaired at testHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

  4. Pass34,456 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    34,456 miles
    Test number
    647587151291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass34,453 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    34,453 miles
    Test number
    933701770283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass34,449 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    34,449 miles
    Test number
    952005099140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass34,420 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    34,420 miles
    Test number
    132450608292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail34,417 miles (+3)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,417 miles
    Test number
    473277798134
    • FailureFront Brake lever is inoperative (3.1.3c)
    • FailureFront position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
    • FailureRear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
    • FailureRoller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

  9. Pass34,414 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    34,414 miles
    Test number
    621092286264
    • NoteSlight play in rear brake back plate
    • NoteSlight play in swinging/arm bushes

Questions about NKP 248

What vehicle is registration NKP 248 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show NKP 248 on a black petrol Matchless first used on 18 Apr 1951. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does NKP 248 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on NKP 248 expired on 20 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on NKP 248?
The MOT on NKP 248 expired on 20 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has NKP 248 done?
NKP 248 was recorded at 34,966 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2012, an average of 92 miles a year.
Has NKP 248 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NKP 248 has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2011.
Has the mileage on NKP 248 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on NKP 248 find?
NKP 248 passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: fuel tank slightly loose.

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