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GV12 PFA

2012 Norton Commando 961 Sport

Red Petrol 961cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

2,567 mi
Last recorded2,567 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Norton Commando 961 Sport2,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 PFA
MakeNorton
ModelCommando 961 Sport
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine961cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 2,567 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 2,208 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 1,919 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 1,919 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 1,888 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 1,694 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 1,151 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 790 miles

How Reliable is the Norton Commando 961 Sport?

Based on 633 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.

89.9%
Pass Rate
291
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
134
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 2
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 2
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2
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GV12 PFA is a 2012 Norton Commando 961 Sport in Red with a 961cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2012 Norton Commando 961 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 2,762 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 961 Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 2 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV12 PFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Norton Commando 961 Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Norton Commando 961 Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GV12 PFA registered?

GV12 PFA is a 2012 Norton Commando 961 Sport, first registered on 24 August 2012.

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