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FRR 540C

1965 Norton Atlas

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,693 mi
Last recorded23,693 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 1965 Norton Atlas8,787 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRR 540C
MakeNorton
ModelAtlas
Year1965
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 23,693 miles

side car tyre out of shape

Fail 6 Sep 2018 23,693 miles

Rear Wheel fixing loose (multiple fixings) (5.2.1 (a) (i))

side car tyre out of shape

Pass 17 Aug 2017 25,025 miles

side car tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 22 Aug 2016 22,465 miles

Offside Rear chain tensioner missing

side car tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 29 Jul 2015 22,393 miles

How Reliable is the Norton Atlas?

Based on 1,231 MOT tests across 224 vehicles.

93.0%
Pass Rate
231
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
224
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 3
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 2
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 2
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 2
Horn not working 2
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FRR 540C is a 1965 Norton Atlas in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1965 Norton Atlas models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.8% with a typical mileage of 8,787 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 Atlas fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FRR 540C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Norton Atlas typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 61 years old, this Norton Atlas is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FRR 540C?

You can check the full history of FRR 540C by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FRR 540C registered?

FRR 540C is a 1965 Norton Atlas, first registered on 1 January 1965.

Is FRR 540C safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRR 540C shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FRR 540C have outstanding finance?

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