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KWV 595P

1975 Norton Commando

Green Petrol 828cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

43,780 mi
Last recorded43,780 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 1975 Norton Commando20,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWV 595P
MakeNorton
ModelCommando
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine828cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 43,780 miles

Tyres are aged.

Fail 6 Jun 2024 43,780 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyres are aged.

Pass 25 Aug 2022 43,681 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 93,609 miles

Odometer not reading correctly

Offside Exhaust silencer slightly loose Minor split in rubber mounting. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 53,536 miles

Tyres are aged.

Fail 21 Jun 2019 53,532 miles

Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

front and rear tyres aged

Pass 23 Jun 2017 33,483 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 93,382 miles

rear brake pedal worn at pivot point

Pass 8 Nov 2012 53,291 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 43,233 miles

Some flexing noted in fork legs during brakeing.

Pass 4 Dec 2008 13,137 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 53,009 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 12,864 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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KWV 595P is a 1975 Norton Commando in Green with a 828cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KWV 595P, 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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What year was KWV 595P registered?

KWV 595P is a 1975 Norton Commando, first registered on 1 October 1975.

Is KWV 595P safe to buy?

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