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1968 Norton Unclassified MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Unclassified models manufactured in 1968, based on 144 real MOT test results.

91.0%
Pass Rate
9.0%
Fail Rate
144
Total Tests
12,634
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1968 Norton Unclassified MOT Analysis

The 1968 Norton Unclassified has an MOT pass rate of 91.0% based on 144 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 12,634 miles on the odometer. With a 9.0% failure rate, the 1968 Unclassified is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1968 Norton Unclassified is Motorcycle tyres and wheels, responsible for 0.7% of failures. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs range from £50–200 per tyre. Motorcycle lighting and signalling is the second most common issue at 0.7%. Motorcycle reg plates and vin follows at 0.7%.

Top failures specific to 1968 models only. The overall Unclassified page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle tyres and wheels 0.7%
Motorcycle lighting and signalling 0.7%
Motorcycle reg plates and vin 0.7%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Tyres And Wheels0.7%1
2Motorcycle Lighting And Signalling0.7%1
3Motorcycle Reg Plates And Vin0.7%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 12,634 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Motorcycle tyres and wheels0.55% per 10K miMotorcycle lighting and signalling0.55% per 10K miMotorcycle reg plates and vin0.55% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle tyres and wheels0.550.7%1
Motorcycle lighting and signalling0.550.7%1
Motorcycle reg plates and vin0.550.7%1

Mileage Statistics

12,634
Mean
9,912
Median
6,843
25th Percentile
23,488
75th Percentile
7.12% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 1968 Norton Unclassified has an MOT pass rate of 91.0% based on 144 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 12,634 miles on the odometer. With a 9.0% failure rate, the 1968 Unclassified is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1968 Norton Unclassified, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle tyres and wheels: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating. With relatively low average mileage of 12,634 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle tyres and wheels — 0.7% of failures

Motorcycle tyres and wheels issues account for 0.7% of MOT failures on 1968 Norton Unclassified models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.

Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 0.7% of failures

Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues account for 0.7% of MOT failures on 1968 Norton Unclassified models. Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Motorcycle reg plates and vin — 0.7% of failures

Motorcycle reg plates and vin issues account for 0.7% of MOT failures on 1968 Norton Unclassified models. Motorcycle reg plates and vin issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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