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FWD 170K

1972 Norton Commando

Red Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

38,870 mi
Last recorded38,870 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 1972 Norton Commando24,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWD 170K
MakeNorton
ModelCommando
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 38,870 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm bushes worn may be need shiming (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2016 38,779 miles

Outer Rear suspension bush has slight free play SWINGING ARM BUSHES SLIGHT MOVEMENT. (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 11 Aug 2015 38,656 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 38,656 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 38,559 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 38,246 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 38,241 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 37,757 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 36,944 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 36,476 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 36,469 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 37,542 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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FWD 170K is a 1972 Norton Commando in Red with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FWD 170K, 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 FWD 170K registered?

FWD 170K is a 1972 Norton Commando, first registered on 1 March 1972.

Is FWD 170K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWD 170K shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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