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GNW 80K

1972 Norton Commando

Green Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

37,721 mi
Last recorded37,721 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1972 Norton Commando24,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNW 80K
MakeNorton
ModelCommando
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2012 37,721 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 37,721 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 36,784 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 36,784 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 36,551 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 35,531 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 35,531 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 34,721 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 34,721 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2006 34,201 miles

Centre Rear Lower Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 34,201 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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GNW 80K is a 1972 Norton Commando in Green with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 GNW 80K, 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 GNW 80K registered?

GNW 80K is a 1972 Norton Commando, first registered on 10 March 1972.

Is GNW 80K safe to buy?

The MOT history for GNW 80K shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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