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BAA 28J

1971 Norton Commando

Yellow Petrol 920cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,333 mi
Last recorded73,333 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 1971 Norton Commando18,625 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAA 28J
MakeNorton
ModelCommando
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine920cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 73,333 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

gearlever is insecure

Fail 28 Feb 2018 7,333 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

gearlever is insecure

How Reliable is the Norton Commando?

Based on 13,398 MOT tests across 2,308 vehicles.

91.4%
Pass Rate
334
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
2,308
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 42
Horn not working 39
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s 32
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 31
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 28
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BAA 28J is a 1971 Norton Commando in Yellow with a 920cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Norton Commando models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 18,625 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Norton Commando fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BAA 28J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Norton Commando typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 55 years old, this Norton Commando is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BAA 28J registered?

BAA 28J is a 1971 Norton Commando, first registered on 10 June 1971.

Is BAA 28J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAA 28J shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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