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FHO 45K

1972 Norton Commando

Red Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

36,200 mi
Last recorded36,200 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 1972 Norton Commando24,704 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHO 45K
MakeNorton
ModelCommando
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 36,200 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play swing arm bush/bearing has slight freeplay (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play swing arm bush/bearing has slight freeplay (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Mar 2016 35,682 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 25 Mar 2016 35,862 miles

Direction indicators not working all four failed to work during test (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 35,648 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front tyre has slight cracks but not worthy of a fail

Pass 22 Mar 2014 35,408 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

revs rise slightly when handlebars turned to the right

Fail 22 Mar 2014 35,408 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

revs rise slightly when handlebars turned to the right

Pass 23 Jul 2012 35,112 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 35,097 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2011 35,081 miles

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 34,237 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 34,003 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 33,869 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 33,755 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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
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FHO 45K is a 1972 Norton Commando in Red with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1972 Norton Commando models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 24,704 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 FHO 45K, 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 54 years old, this Norton Commando is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FHO 45K is a 1972 Norton Commando, first registered on 7 April 1972.

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