MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,200 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
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)
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
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
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
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
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))
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))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is FHO 45K safe to buy?
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