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G280 RFJ

1989 Norton Commander

Red Petrol 588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests9 (3 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

69,766 mi
Last recorded69,766 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 1989 Norton Commander42,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG280 RFJ
MakeNorton
ModelCommander
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 69,766 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 69,766 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 8 May 2010 69,591 miles

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

gear lever loose

oil leak to rear tyre

Fail 7 May 2010 69,591 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

gear lever loose

oil leak to rear tyre

Fail 8 Feb 2010 69,553 miles

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

REAR TYRE CONTAMINATED WITH OIL/GREASE.

Fail 21 Jan 2010 69,523 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 61,117 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 61,117 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Oct 2007 60,716 miles

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

damp around nsf brake bleed nipple

nsf running light not working

throttle cable outer damaged

How Reliable is the Norton Commander?

Based on 2,220 MOT tests across 318 vehicles.

92.3%
Pass Rate
547
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
318
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
Horn not working 6
suspension bush has excessive free play 5
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4
Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp 4
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G280 RFJ is a 1989 Norton Commander in Red with a 588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1989 Norton Commander models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.3% with a typical mileage of 42,657 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 Commander fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G280 RFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Norton Commander typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 37 years old, this Norton Commander is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G280 RFJ registered?

G280 RFJ is a 1989 Norton Commander, first registered on 7 August 1989.

Is G280 RFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G280 RFJ shows 9 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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