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GRH 47L

1973 Norton Commando 750

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,953 mi
Last recorded25,953 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1973 Norton Commando 75023,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRH 47L
MakeNorton
ModelCommando 750
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 25,953 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear brake cable sitting quite tight on rear foot peg mount.

Pass 7 Mar 2011 25,877 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 1 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 1 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 9,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

How Reliable is the Norton Commando 750?

Based on 892 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.

91.1%
Pass Rate
264
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

suspension bush has excessive free play 5
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
Horn not working 4
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 3
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system 3
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GRH 47L is a 1973 Norton Commando 750 in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1973 Norton Commando 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 23,956 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 750 fails its MOT is suspension bush has excessive free play, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GRH 47L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Norton Commando 750 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Norton Commando 750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GRH 47L registered?

GRH 47L is a 1973 Norton Commando 750, first registered on 8 May 1973.

Is GRH 47L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRH 47L shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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