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BVM 123K

1972 Norton Commando 750

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,208 mi
Last recorded21,208 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 1972 Norton Commando 75023,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVM 123K
MakeNorton
ModelCommando 750
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 21,208 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 20 Mar 2012 21,208 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Jun 2010 13,867 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 13,857 miles

How Reliable is the Norton Commando 750?

Based on 892 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.

91.1%
Pass Rate
264
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

suspension bush has excessive free play 5
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
Horn not working 4
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 3
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system 3
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BVM 123K is a 1972 Norton Commando 750 in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 Norton Commando 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 23,804 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 750 fails its MOT is suspension bush has excessive free play, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BVM 123K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Norton Commando 750 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this Norton Commando 750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BVM 123K registered?

BVM 123K is a 1972 Norton Commando 750, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is BVM 123K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVM 123K shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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