Norton 750
Real ownership data from 57 UK 750 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common 750 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | fail | 8.3% |
| Lights and indicators | fail | 8.3% |
| Brakes | fail | 5.3% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 3% |
| Fluid leaks | user entered | 2.3% |
| Suspension | fail | 2.3% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 2.3% |
| Electrical | prs | 1.5% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is wheels.
750 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 9 | 14,048 mi | 238 | 97.67% |
| 1972 | 8 | 26,354 mi | 121 | 90% |
| 1971 | 5 | 17,006 mi | 400 | 88% |
750 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Norton 750?
Across 57 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are tyres (8.3% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (8.3% of all recorded faults), brakes (5.3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Norton 750?
The median Norton 750 in the UK has covered 14,748 miles, and typically rides about 202 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 4,906 and 28,382 miles.
Is the Norton 750 reliable?
94.52% of Norton 750 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.42 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 57 Norton 750 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.