Norton Commando 750 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Norton Commando 750 car check
Is the Norton Commando 750 reliable? We analysed 892 real MOT tests across 155 vehicles to find out.
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The Norton Commando 750 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include suspension bush has excessive free play, stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies and horn not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Norton Commando 750.
Norton Commando 750 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Norton Commando 750. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Norton Commando 750 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Norton Commando 750 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Norton Commando 750 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Norton Commando 750 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Norton Commando 750 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Norton Commando 750 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Norton Commando 750 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Norton Commando 750 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 96 | 86.5% | 12,366 | 23,956 | 28,892 |
| 1972 | 113 | 92.0% | 7,352 | 23,804 | 41,797 |
| 1971 | 111 | 91.0% | 5,024 | 10,062 | 28,756 |
How Long Does a Norton Commando 750 Last?
Based on 155 Norton Commando 750 vehicles on UK roads.
Norton Commando 750 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Norton Commando 750 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Norton Commando 750
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
92.0% MOT pass rate from 113 tests
86.5% MOT pass rate from 96 tests
The best year to buy a used Norton Commando 750 is 1972, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.0% across 113 tests. The 1973 model year has the lowest pass rate at 86.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Norton Commando 750 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Commando 750 THIS CAR | 91.1% | 892 | 13,600 mi | 55 yrs |
| Norton Commando | 91.4% | 13,398 | 18,484 mi | 58 yrs |
| Norton Dominator | 93.2% | 4,068 | 8,674 mi | 72 yrs |
| Norton Commander | 92.3% | 2,220 | 26,431 mi | 55 yrs |
| Royal Enfield Himalayan 20 | 93.1% | 1,415 | 5,400 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Norton Commando (91.4% pass rate) and the Norton Dominator (93.2% pass rate), the Norton Commando 750 trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Norton Commando 750 has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.1% across 892 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Norton Commando 750 are suspension bush has excessive free play (5 recorded failures), stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (4), and horn not working (4). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Norton Commando 750 owner drives around 264 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Norton Commando 750 models stay on UK roads for around 55 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.