1989 Norton Commander — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 1989 perform at MOT as they age
37 years
Current Age
86.7%
Latest Pass Rate
30
Total Tests (All Years)
43,235 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
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How This Car Ages
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Pass Rate Trend
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Year-by-Year MOT Results
2010
86.7%
Age (yrs) 21Tests 30Avg Mileage 43,235Top Failure Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 10.0%
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 1989 Norton Commander, with age trends.
Motorcycle lighting and signalling
10.0%
— Consistent
Motorcycle steering and suspension
6.7%
— Consistent
Motorcycle brakes
6.7%
— Consistent
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle lighting and signalling | 10.0% (21 yrs) | 10.0% (21 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Motorcycle steering and suspension | 6.7% (21 yrs) | 6.7% (21 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Motorcycle brakes | 6.7% (21 yrs) | 6.7% (21 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
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About This Data
This page shows how Norton Commander cars manufactured in 1989 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2010 to 2010, covering 30 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.