MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
7,596 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
exhaust mount bolt loose
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Norton Commando?
Based on 13,398 MOT tests across 2,308 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VMF 381S is a 1978 Norton Commando in Silver with a 828cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1978 Norton Commando models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.1% with a typical mileage of 20,610 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 VMF 381S, 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 48 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 VMF 381S?
You can check the full history of VMF 381S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was VMF 381S registered?
VMF 381S is a 1978 Norton Commando, first registered on 23 June 1978.
Is VMF 381S safe to buy?
The MOT history for VMF 381S shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VMF 381S have outstanding finance?
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