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F738 FEA

1989 Norton Commander

Black Petrol 588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

7,483 mi
Last recorded7,483 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Norton Commander42,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF738 FEA
MakeNorton
ModelCommander
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine588cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 7,483 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 7,483 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 7,235 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 7,235 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls front brake switch (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 7,000 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 7,000 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls front brake (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 6,829 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 6,829 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 6,633 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 27 Jun 2018 6,308 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 6,011 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 6,011 miles

Rear Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 5,507 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 4,894 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 4,670 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2013 3,751 miles

Offside Brake component cracked but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 2,800 miles

Chain guard missing

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 2,013 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 1,514 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 682 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 311 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 311 miles

How Reliable is the Norton Commander?

Based on 2,220 MOT tests across 318 vehicles.

92.3%
Pass Rate
547
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
318
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
Horn not working 6
suspension bush has excessive free play 5
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4
Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp 4
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F738 FEA is a 1989 Norton Commander in Black with a 588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1989 Norton Commander models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.3% with a typical mileage of 42,657 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 Commander fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F738 FEA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Norton Commander typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 37 years old, this Norton Commander is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F738 FEA registered?

F738 FEA is a 1989 Norton Commander, first registered on 16 March 1989.

Is F738 FEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F738 FEA shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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