MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,543 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Horn control not readily accesible. (1.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
How Reliable is the Norton Commander?
Based on 2,220 MOT tests across 318 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PAO 542M is a 1974 Norton Commander in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1974 Norton Commander models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 20,161 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 PAO 542M, 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 52 years old, this Norton Commander is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was PAO 542M registered?
PAO 542M is a 1974 Norton Commander, first registered on 9 January 1974.
Is PAO 542M safe to buy?
The MOT history for PAO 542M shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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