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JHX 103K

1971 Norton Commando

Black Petrol 745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,858 mi
Last recorded7,858 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 1971 Norton Commando18,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHX 103K
MakeNorton
ModelCommando
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 7,858 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 7,605 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 7,605 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 6,925 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 6,564 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

both front footrest locknuts missing

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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JHX 103K is a 1971 Norton Commando in Black with a 745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 Norton Commando models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 18,625 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 JHX 103K, 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 55 years old, this Norton Commando is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JHX 103K registered?

JHX 103K is a 1971 Norton Commando, first registered on 6 September 1971.

Is JHX 103K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JHX 103K 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.

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