Husqvarna Norden 901
Real ownership data from 626 UK Norden 901 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common Norden 901 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | dangerous | 23.7% |
| Controls and cables | major | 10.5% |
| Electrical | major | 7.9% |
| Brake discs and pads | prs | 5.3% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 5.3% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 5.3% |
| Steering and head bearings | prs | 2.6% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 2.6% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
Norden 901 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 53 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 85 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 135 | 9,662 mi | — | 100% |
| 2023 | 200 | 6,936 mi | 6 | 89.92% |
| 2022 | 146 | 8,936 mi | 2,265 | 90.48% |
| 2021 | 7 | 9,784 mi | 2,165 | 92.31% |
Norden 901 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Husqvarna Norden 901?
Across 626 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (23.7% of all recorded faults), controls and cables (10.5% of all recorded faults), electrical (7.9% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Husqvarna Norden 901?
The median Husqvarna Norden 901 in the UK has covered 8,009 miles, and typically rides about 2,256 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 5,094 and 12,945 miles.
Is the Husqvarna Norden 901 reliable?
90.38% of Husqvarna Norden 901 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.1 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 626 Husqvarna Norden 901 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.