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EOF 899L

1972 Norton Commando

Red Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

679 mi
Last recorded679 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 1972 Norton Commando24,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOF 899L
MakeNorton
ModelCommando
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 679 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 679 miles

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 648 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 569 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 532 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 500 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 313 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 75 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 42,932 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 1,995 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 1,995 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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EOF 899L is a 1972 Norton Commando in Red with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EOF 899L, 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 EOF 899L registered?

EOF 899L is a 1972 Norton Commando, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is EOF 899L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EOF 899L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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