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JPA 85N

1975 Norton Commando

Red Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,417 mi
Last recorded4,417 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 1975 Norton Commando20,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPA 85N
MakeNorton
ModelCommando
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 4,417 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Right hand fork stanchion pitted slightly

Pass 8 Aug 2018 4,308 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside fork stanchion slightly pitted

Rear cut to tyre

Fail 8 Aug 2018 4,308 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside fork stanchion slightly pitted

Rear cut to tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2017 2,981 miles

Front brake binding slightly

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both (2.3.3)

Oil leak ()

right fork stanchion pitted

Fail 13 Jul 2017 2,968 miles

Front mudguard can easily contact the tyre (2.3.7)

Fuel system component leaking fuel taps (7.2.1a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Front brake binding slightly

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both (2.3.3)

Oil leak ()

right fork stanchion pitted

Pass 4 May 2016 2,723 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 24 May 2014 2,709 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 17 May 2014 2,709 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 2,574 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 2,574 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 May 2012 2,375 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 2,230 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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JPA 85N is a 1975 Norton Commando in Red with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1975 Norton Commando models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 20,608 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 JPA 85N, 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 51 years old, this Norton Commando is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JPA 85N is a 1975 Norton Commando, first registered on 1 April 1975.

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