MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,008 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
slight play in front engine mount
Oil leak
slight play front engine mount
unable to check fork sliders gaiters fitted
Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
unable to check front fork sliders gaiters fitted
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS
unable to check fork sliders gaiters fitted
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
unable to check front fork sliders fully gaiters fitted
Centre Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Centre Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Norton Commando?
Based on 13,398 MOT tests across 2,308 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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POW 394M is a 1974 Norton Commando in Red with a 828cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 POW 394M, 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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POW 394M is a 1974 Norton Commando, first registered on 19 March 1974.
Is POW 394M safe to buy?
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