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JMU 208P

1975 Norton Commando

Black Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,437 mi
Last recorded21,437 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 1975 Norton Commando20,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMU 208P
MakeNorton
ModelCommando
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 21,437 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 14 May 2012 21,437 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2011 21,283 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 21,224 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 21,222 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 May 2007 20,600 miles

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

center stand loose

How Reliable is the Norton Commando?

Based on 13,398 MOT tests across 2,308 vehicles.

91.4%
Pass Rate
334
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
2,308
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 42
Horn not working 39
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s 32
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 31
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 28
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JMU 208P is a 1975 Norton Commando in Black with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1975 Norton Commando models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 20,608 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 JMU 208P, 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 51 years old, this Norton Commando is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JMU 208P registered?

JMU 208P is a 1975 Norton Commando, first registered on 13 October 1975.

Is JMU 208P safe to buy?

The MOT history for JMU 208P shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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