Norton DOMINATOR 88
Real ownership data from 62 UK DOMINATOR 88 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common DOMINATOR 88 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | fail | 11% |
| Brakes | fail | 8.1% |
| Lights and indicators | fail | 6.6% |
| Frame and structure | user entered | 2.9% |
| Other | user entered | 2.9% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 3% |
| Fluid leaks | fail | 2.2% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 2.2% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
DOMINATOR 88 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | 5 | 6,458 mi | 328 | 76.92% |
| 1957 | 6 | 6,164 mi | 153 | 86.96% |
| 1955 | 7 | 22,334 mi | 436 | 100% |
| 1954 | 5 | 3,511 mi | 114 | 95.45% |
DOMINATOR 88 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Norton DOMINATOR 88?
Across 62 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are tyres (11% of all recorded faults), brakes (8.1% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (6.6% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Norton DOMINATOR 88?
The median Norton DOMINATOR 88 in the UK has covered 8,612 miles, and typically rides about 145 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 1,534 and 37,371 miles.
Is the Norton DOMINATOR 88 reliable?
93.02% of Norton DOMINATOR 88 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.43 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 62 Norton DOMINATOR 88 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.