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JPR 818N

1975 Norton Commando 850

Silver Petrol 828cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,455 mi
Last recorded30,455 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 1975 Norton Commando 85023,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPR 818N
MakeNorton
ModelCommando 850
Year1975
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine828cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2010 30,455 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 30,234 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 30,068 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 29,695 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 29,695 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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JPR 818N is a 1975 Norton Commando 850 in Silver with a 828cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JPR 818N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JPR 818N?

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What year was JPR 818N registered?

JPR 818N is a 1975 Norton Commando 850, first registered on 1 July 1975.

Is JPR 818N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JPR 818N shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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