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SKN 80M

1974 Norton Commando 850

Black Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

18,312 mi
Last recorded18,312 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 1974 Norton Commando 85026,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKN 80M
MakeNorton
ModelCommando 850
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 18,312 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 17,854 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 17,854 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 17,822 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 17,249 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 May 2013 16,601 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 15,698 miles

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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SKN 80M is a 1974 Norton Commando 850 in Black with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1974 Norton Commando 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 26,367 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 SKN 80M, 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 52 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 SKN 80M?

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What year was SKN 80M registered?

SKN 80M is a 1974 Norton Commando 850, first registered on 31 December 1974.

Is SKN 80M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKN 80M shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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