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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Norton Commando. Check any Commando by registration number below.

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95.6%

Avg Pass Rate

-0.1%

vs Norton Avg

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Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Norton Commando — MOT Reliability Overview

The Norton Commando has an average MOT pass rate of 95.6%, which is 0.1 percentage points below the Norton brand average of 95.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Commando is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Norton Commando, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Norton Commando performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 136 vehicles

95.6%Excellent
Norton average: 95.7%
Mileage at 5yr

10k mi

Other Norton Models

Compare MOT reliability across Norton models.

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100.0% pass rate

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100.0% pass rate

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92.7% pass rate

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93.8% pass rate

Norton Commander

100.0% pass rate

Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer

87.9% pass rate

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Norton Commando — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Norton Commando MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Norton Commando?
The average MOT pass rate for the Norton Commando is 95.6% compared to the Norton average of 95.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Norton Commando?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Norton Commando reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 95.6%, the Norton Commando is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Norton Commando?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Norton Commando?
Typical mileage for the Norton Commando: 10,261 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Commando to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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