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GVO 390J

1981 Norton Commando

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

33,050 mi
Last recorded33,050 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVO 390J
MakeNorton
ModelCommando
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 33,050 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 32,932 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 32,932 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 127,060 miles

Slight ovality at rear brake.

Pass 31 Aug 2013 32,813 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 3,848 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 3,018 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 2,041 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 1,093 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 28,835 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 27,696 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 27,098 miles

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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GVO 390J is a 1981 Norton Commando in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GVO 390J, 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 45 years old, this Norton Commando is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GVO 390J registered?

GVO 390J is a 1981 Norton Commando, first registered on 1 June 1981.

Is GVO 390J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVO 390J shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GVO 390J have outstanding finance?

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