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DHN 959J

1970 Norton Commando

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,429 mi
Last recorded10,429 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 1970 Norton Commando19,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHN 959J
MakeNorton
ModelCommando
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 10,429 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 9,713 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 9,713 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 9,436 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 9,436 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 8,348 miles

Front tyre slightly perished.

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 14 Sep 2013 6,571 miles

Front tyre slightly perished

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 22 Sep 2012 5,801 miles

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

Slight perishing on front tyre

Pass 20 May 2010 5,273 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 May 2009 3,112 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 May 2008 1,773 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Slight perishing on front tyre.

Fail 10 May 2008 1,773 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Slight perishing on front tyre.

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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DHN 959J is a 1970 Norton Commando in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1970 Norton Commando models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.4% with a typical mileage of 19,750 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 DHN 959J, 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 56 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 DHN 959J registered?

DHN 959J is a 1970 Norton Commando, first registered on 11 August 1970.

Is DHN 959J safe to buy?

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