NORTON ELECTRA
The pass rate is the MOT first-time pass: a roadworthiness check of the items an MOT covers (brakes, lights, tyres, steering, structure, emissions), not a full mechanical inspection of engine or gearbox internals. It is a reliability signal, not a complete measure of mechanical reliability. What this measures.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage ELECTRA passes first time 96.7% of the time; by 20k that's 82.5%.
First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.
What fails on a ELECTRA
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering and suspension |
|
2 | 50 |
| body and structure |
|
1 | 25 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
1 | 25 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
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Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 1964 (91.3% pass). Weakest: 1964 (91.3%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.
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