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4939 FM

1963 Norton 650SS

White Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,052 mi
Last recorded25,052 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1963 Norton 650SS25,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4939 FM
MakeNorton
Model650SS
Year1963
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 25,052 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 21,175 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 18,302 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 33,786 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 30,722 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 25,023 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 20,611 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 20,611 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 13,869 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 10,281 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 5,875 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 5,875 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Norton 650SS?

Based on 973 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.

93.8%
Pass Rate
242
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering 2
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 2
Footrest missing 2
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 2
Throttle operating incorrectly 2
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4939 FM is a 1963 Norton 650SS in White with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1963 Norton 650SS models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.6% with a typical mileage of 25,038 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 Norton 650SS fails its MOT is wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering, accounting for 2 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 4939 FM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Norton 650SS typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 63 years old, this Norton 650SS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 4939 FM registered?

4939 FM is a 1963 Norton 650SS, first registered on 30 August 1963.

Is 4939 FM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4939 FM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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