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DUR 125K

1972 Norton Commando

Green Petrol 745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,546 mi
Last recorded16,546 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 1972 Norton Commando24,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUR 125K
MakeNorton
ModelCommando
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 16,546 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 16,546 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 16,420 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 16,396 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 16,367 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 16,335 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 16,285 miles

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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DUR 125K is a 1972 Norton Commando in Green with a 745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DUR 125K, 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 DUR 125K registered?

DUR 125K is a 1972 Norton Commando, first registered on 6 April 1972.

Is DUR 125K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DUR 125K shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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