Norton COMMANDO 961 SP
Real ownership data from 686 UK COMMANDO 961 SP motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common COMMANDO 961 SP problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | dangerous | 21.4% |
| Brake discs and pads | major | 14.3% |
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 14.3% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 7.1% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is exhaust and emissions.
COMMANDO 961 SP 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 | 67 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 294 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 179 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 143 | 2,185 mi | 1,742 | 88.41% |
COMMANDO 961 SP questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Norton COMMANDO 961 SP?
Across 686 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (21.4% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (14.3% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (14.3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Norton COMMANDO 961 SP?
The median Norton COMMANDO 961 SP in the UK has covered 2,185 miles, and typically rides about 1,742 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 1,277 and 2,881 miles.
Is the Norton COMMANDO 961 SP reliable?
88.41% of Norton COMMANDO 961 SP MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.18 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 686 Norton COMMANDO 961 SP motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.