MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,166 miAbove average mileage for this year
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battery not secured correctly.
wiring around handle bars requires securing.
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
battery not secured correctly.
wiring around handle bars requires securing.
Front Upper Fork gaitors fitted-unable to clearly inspect fork seals
Front Upper Fork gaitors fitted-unable to clearly inspect fork seals.
Front Upper Fork gaitors fitted-unable to clearly inspect fork seals.
Offside Rear Upper Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Fork gaitors fitted-unable to clearly inspect fork seals.
Offside Front Upper Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
Offside Rear Upper Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Fork gaitors fitted-unable to clearly inspect fork seals.
Fork gaitors fitted-unable to clearly inspect fork seals.
Fork gaiotors fitted-unable to clearly inspect fork seals.
Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Fork gaiotors fitted-unable to clearly inspect fork seals.
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)
Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)
Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)
How Reliable is the Norton Commando?
Based on 13,398 MOT tests across 2,308 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PTX 901R is a 1977 Norton Commando in Black with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
Across all 1977 Norton Commando models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 23,403 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 PTX 901R, 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 49 years old, this Norton Commando is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of PTX 901R?
You can check the full history of PTX 901R by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was PTX 901R registered?
PTX 901R is a 1977 Norton Commando, first registered on 21 March 1977.
Is PTX 901R safe to buy?
The MOT history for PTX 901R shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does PTX 901R have outstanding finance?
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