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JVG 202M

1974 Norton Commando

Yellow Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

25,899 mi
Last recorded25,899 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2015
Typical for 1974 Norton Commando24,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVG 202M
MakeNorton
ModelCommando
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2015 25,899 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 25,583 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 25,415 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 25,415 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 25,258 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 24,901 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 24,901 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 24,582 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 24,354 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 24,337 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 24,087 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 23,855 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 23,264 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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JVG 202M is a 1974 Norton Commando in Yellow with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1974 Norton Commando models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.9% with a typical mileage of 24,074 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 JVG 202M, 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 52 years old, this Norton Commando is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JVG 202M registered?

JVG 202M is a 1974 Norton Commando, first registered on 31 December 1974.

Is JVG 202M safe to buy?

The MOT history for JVG 202M shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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