MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,500 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fork yoke insecure top yoke nut loose (2.2.2 (d) (i))
Handlebar restricted in free movement from lock to lock brake line fouling on fairing stay (2.1.4 (c))
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached pinch bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
couldn't check fuel cap seal
oil leak
Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
both tyres old by date
Exhaust shield loose O/S and N/S
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fuel cap seal cracking
Nearside fork rubbing on fairing at full lock
Unable to inspect fork seals
Unable to inspect rear shocks
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
How Reliable is the Norton Commander?
Based on 2,220 MOT tests across 318 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G161 PGN is a 1990 Norton Commander in Green with a 588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.
Across all 1990 Norton Commander models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.7% with a typical mileage of 42,236 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 G161 PGN, 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 36 years old, this Norton Commander is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was G161 PGN registered?
G161 PGN is a 1990 Norton Commander, first registered on 5 June 1990.
Is G161 PGN safe to buy?
The MOT history for G161 PGN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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