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JMW 106P

1975 Norton Commando 850

Grey Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,408 mi
Last recorded11,408 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 1975 Norton Commando 85023,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMW 106P
MakeNorton
ModelCommando 850
Year1975
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 11,408 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear footrest worn

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned to the right (2.4 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2018 11,106 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

rear o/s footrest rubber worn

Pass 12 May 2017 8,662 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play swingarm (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. silencer (7.1.1.c)

Offside Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 3 May 2016 2,239 miles

slight play in swing arm bushes

Fail 30 Apr 2015 3,737 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2015 3,737 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 268 miles

front tyre perishing

Pass 13 May 2013 99,036 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

front tyre perishing

slight bind on rear brake

Pass 11 May 2012 96,490 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

rear left indicator loose

Pass 4 Mar 2011 93,741 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 91,144 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 89,530 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 89,521 miles

Front position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 87,794 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 86,203 miles

How Reliable is the Norton Commando 850?

Based on 845 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

92.3%
Pass Rate
402
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 3
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 2
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 2
Fuel system component insecure 2
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JMW 106P is a 1975 Norton Commando 850 in Grey with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1975 Norton Commando 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.5% with a typical mileage of 23,884 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 850 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JMW 106P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Norton Commando 850 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 51 years old, this Norton Commando 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JMW 106P is a 1975 Norton Commando 850, first registered on 1 August 1975.

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