MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,924 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)
Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)
Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
front fork stanchions chrome pitted!
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
front fork stanchions chrome pitted!
front fork legs chrome pitted!
swinging arm has slight side-play!
How Reliable is the Norton Commando?
Based on 13,398 MOT tests across 2,308 vehicles.
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BFU 856K is a 1972 Norton Commando in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 1972 Norton Commando models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 24,704 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 BFU 856K, 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 54 years old, this Norton Commando is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BFU 856K registered?
BFU 856K is a 1972 Norton Commando, first registered on 19 May 1972.
Is BFU 856K safe to buy?
The MOT history for BFU 856K shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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