CarVerify

Free Car Check

BGU 178G

1990 Norton Commando

Black Petrol 750cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,928 mi
Last recorded37,928 miles
Recorded on9 May 2008
Typical for 1990 Norton Commando5,641 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Norton
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGU 178G
MakeNorton
ModelCommando
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 May 2008 37,928 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 9 May 2008 37,928 miles

How Reliable is the Norton Commando?

Based on 13,398 MOT tests across 2,308 vehicles.

91.4%
Pass Rate
334
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
2,308
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 42
Horn not working 39
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s 32
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 31
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 28
Full Norton Commando reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BGU 178G is a 1990 Norton Commando in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Norton Commando models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 5,641 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 Commando fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BGU 178G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Norton Commando typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 36 years old, this Norton Commando is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BGU 178G?

You can check the full history of BGU 178G by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BGU 178G registered?

BGU 178G is a 1990 Norton Commando, first registered on 12 July 1990.

Is BGU 178G safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGU 178G shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BGU 178G have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BGU 178G. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.