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972 XRE

1982 Norton Unknown

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

378 mi
Last recorded378 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2021
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Vehicle Details

Registration972 XRE
MakeNorton
ModelUnknown
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2021 378 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 54 miles

How Reliable is the Norton Unknown?

Based on 948 MOT tests across 683 vehicles.

91.8%
Pass Rate
211
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
683
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user 2
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 1
suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. 1
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972 XRE is a 1982 Norton Unknown in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Norton Unknown fails its MOT is tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation, accounting for 2 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 972 XRE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Norton Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 44 years old, this Norton Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 972 XRE registered?

972 XRE is a 1982 Norton Unknown, first registered on 12 May 1982.

Is 972 XRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 972 XRE shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 972 XRE have outstanding finance?

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